Virgin Islands Coins
The British Virgin Islands currently uses the U.S. dollar as its official currency. This monetary decision reflects the close economic and geographic relationship with the United States, as well as the need for financial stability in this British Overseas Territory.
Monetary history
Prior to adopting the U.S. dollar, the British Virgin Islands used various currencies throughout its history. During the colonial period, Spanish and British coins circulated. Later, in 1913, the British West Indies dollar was introduced and used until 1959. Finally, in 1959, the territory adopted the East Caribbean dollar until it was decided to change to the U.S. dollar in 1973.
Numismatic landmarks
The British Virgin Islands has issued commemorative coins that are highly prized by collectors. One of the most famous series is the "Ship Coin," which features designs of historic vessels. In addition, in 2017, the territory issued a blue titanium coin in honor of the bioluminescent jellyfish, becoming one of the first coins in the world to use this unique material and color.
| Country | Virgin Islands |
| Flag | |
| Coin | United States dollar |
| Continent | America Centro |
| Capital city | Charlotte Amalie |
| ISO2 | VG |
| ISO3 | VGB |
| Catalogued coins | 25 |
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The most valuable coins
The most valuable Virgin Islands coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
1 centavo
5 centavos
10 centavos
25 centavos
50 centavos
1 dollar
1 dollar (2018 FIFA World Cup-Russia)
1 dollar (Porcupine fish)
1 dollar (400th anniversary of the Mayflowers voyage)
1 dollar (HMS Nymph)
1 dollar (Pegasus)
250 dollars (Pegasus)
100 dollars (Pegasus)
10 dollars (Pegasus)
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