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British Virgin Islands 2011 Queen's 85th Birthday Crown BU |
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom's second longest reigning monarch, celebrates her 85th birthday in 2011. The award- winning Pobjoy Mint, on behalf of the British Virgin Islands, honored her with this splendid issue. The reigning Monarch's Birthday has been celebrated since 1748, with a Trooping the Colour ceremony. Shown on the reverse of this Brilliant Uncirculated copper-nickel coin is Her Majesty riding side-saddle at one such ceremony (the Queen has attended in a carriage since 1987). A unique double effigy of Queen Elizabeth II graces the obverse. Mary Gillick's portrait that first appeared on coins at the start of Her Majesty's reign is combined beautifully with a second, up-to-date image.
Copper-Nickel
38.6mm
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