Silver Ounce 2022 Life of Queen Elizabeth II, Proof, Coin from British Virgin Islands - detailed information

Silver Ounce 2022 Life of Queen Elizabeth II, Proof, Coin from British Virgin Islands
CoinSilver Ounce 2022 Life of Queen Elizabeth II, Proof

The British overseas territory of the Virgin Islands has used the United States Dollar as its currency since 1959 - even before it gained autonomy in 1967. However, the territory has also authorised a number of mints to issue non-circulating and bullion coins under its name, denominated in British Virgin Islands Dollars. These do not circulate as regular currency, and are targeted at collectors or investors in precious metals.

One of the formats used for the purpose is the internationally popular one troy ounce (1oz) of silver size. Some of these - such as this coin - were released at prices much higher than the intrinsic value of the metal, so are considered Non-Circulating Legal Tender (NCLT), and not bullion.

This special coin commemorates the life of Queen Elizabeth II, featuring the late queen riding her horse, and a double effigy.

The mint says about it:
Queen Elizabeth II assumed the throne on 6 February 1952 at the age of 25 and reigned until her death on 8 September 2022 at the age of 96. Reigning for over 70 years, she was the longest ruling British monarch and had the longest verified female reign in history.

The queen had a long and fulfilled life, rich with history and accomplishments. In World War II, she trained as a driver and mechanic in the Auxiliary Territorial Service, achieving the rank of honorary junior commander (the female's rank of captain then) within five months of service. She reigned throughout numerous prime minsters and the historical turbulent hardships of the 20th century, having ruled 32 sovereign states after first ascending to the throne. She endured assassination attempts and at times, intense media scrutiny. Throughout all of it, she maintained her composure to effectively lead the United Kingdom. She will be missed.

MintPobjoy Mint Mint MarkLetters PM Total Mintage 2,022
Obverse
British Virgin Islands / Silver Ounce 2022 Life of Queen Elizabeth II, Proof - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin features a double effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. In the foreground, her mature portrait (by Pobjoy Mint) facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown which she wore for her Coronation, pearl earrings, and a pearl necklace. In the background, the Queen's young portrait by Mary Gillick, depicting her as she was in 1953.

Around above, the monarch's legend and the date of issue: BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS QUEEN ELIZABETH II 2022.

Obverse Inscription BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS QUEEN ELIZABETH II 2022
Reverse
British Virgin Islands / Silver Ounce 2022 Life of Queen Elizabeth II, Proof - reverse photo

At centre, the equestrian (on horseback) effigy of Queen Elizabeth II depicting her riding a horse during a "Trooping the Color" ceremony.

Around above, the inscription LIFE OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II.

In the left field, a rose below which the dates of the Queen's life, 1926 and 2022.

In the right field, the face value $10 (ten dollars).

In the lower right, the PM mint mark of the Pobjoy Mint.

Reverse Inscription LIFE OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1926 2022 $10
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Finish: "pearl black" proof.
Packaging: in presentation box, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

Note that the coin is denominated as $10, and not $1 as the BU silver ounce with the same design.

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Coins issued in memory of Queen Elizabeth II include (ordered by metal / size / country):
- 1 oz Platinum Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- 1 kg Gold Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- 10 oz Gold Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- 5 oz Gold Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- 2 oz Gold Proof, Britannia Memorial, Saint Helena 2023
- 2 oz Gold Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- 1 oz Gold Proof, Queen Elizabeth II Memorial, Malta 2022
- 1 oz Gold Bullion, Icon - Queen Elizabeth II, Niue 2023
- 1 oz Gold Proof, Queen Elizabeth II - In Tribute, Niue 2022
- 1 oz Gold Proof, Britannia Memorial, Saint Helena 2023
- 1 oz Gold Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- 1/4 oz Gold Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- 0.5 g Gold Proof, Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam, Barbados 2022
- 0.5 g Gold Proof, Remembering Queen Elizabeth II, Congo (Democratic Republic)
- 0.5 g Gold Proof, In Memoriam Queen Elizabeth II, Cook Islands 2022
- 1 kg Silver Proof, Remembering Queen Elizabeth II, Cameroon 2022
- 1 kg Silver Proof, Queen Elizabeth II Memorial, Malta 2022
- 1 kg Silver Proof, Queen Elizabeth II, Niue 2022
- 1 kg Silver Proof, Britannia Memorial, Saint Helena 2023
- 1 kg Silver Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- 10 oz Silver Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- 5 oz Silver Proof, Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam, Barbados 2022
- 5 oz Silver Proof, Britannia Memorial, Saint Helena 2023
- 5 oz Silver Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- 2 oz Silver Proof, Queen Elizabeth II Memorial, Malta 2022
- 2 oz Silver Proof, Queen Elizabeth II, Niue 2022
- 2 oz Silver Proof, Britannia Memorial, Saint Helena 2023
- 1 oz Silver Proof, Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam, Barbados 2022
- 1 oz Silver Bullion ($1), Life of Queen Elizabeth II, British Virgin Islands 2022
- 1 oz Silver Proof ($10), Life of Queen Elizabeth II, British Virgin Islands 2022
- 1 oz Silver Proof, In Memoriam Queen Elizabeth II, Cook Islands 2022
- 1 oz Silver Bullion, Icon - Queen Elizabeth II, Niue 2023
- 1 oz Silver Proof, Queen Elizabeth II, Niue 2022
- 1 oz Silver Proof Gilded, Queen Elizabeth II - In Tribute, Niue 2022
- 1 oz Silver Proof, Queen Elizabeth II (Royal Effigies), Niue 2022
- 1 oz Silver (Bullion and Proof), Britannia Memorial, Saint Helena 2023
- 1 oz Silver Proof, In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- £5 (with silver, gold and platinum versions), In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- $1 (copper), Queen Elizabeth II (Royal Effigies), Niue 2022
- 50 Cents (with silver version), Elizabeth Regina, Australia 2023
- 50 Pence (w/ silver, gold, platinum versions), In Memory of Queen Elizabeth II, United Kingdom 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - Double Portrait, Barbados 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam - 1927, Barbados 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam - 1935, Barbados 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam - 1937, Barbados 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam - 1947 (Military), Barbados 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam - 1947 (Wedding), Barbados 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam - 1949, Barbados 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam - 1951, Barbados 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam - 1953, Barbados 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam - 1955, Barbados 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam - 1970, Barbados 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam - 1987, Barbados 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam - 1992, Barbados 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam - 2003, Barbados 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam - 2011, Barbados 2022
- Quarter Dollar (gold plated), Queen Elizabeth II - In Memoriam - 2016, Barbados 2022

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Silver Ounce 2022 Life of Queen Elizabeth II, Proof: Details
CountryBritish Virgin Islands
CurrencyBritish Virgin Islands Dollar
Coin TypeSilver Ounce (1 oz)
Issued2022
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II
EffigyQueen Elizabeth II - Portrait by Pobjoy Mint
Face Value10 (x Dollar)
Total Mintage2,022
CurrentYes
Material0.999 Silver
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size38.6000 mm
Thickness3.000 mm
Mass31.1030 g
OCC IDLGVB-OLDC-ZAYW-OMPX
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Silver Ounce 2022 Life of Queen Elizabeth II, Proof: Photo 2022 BVI 1 oz Silver Proof $10 Queen Elizabeth II Pearl Black / thumbnail 2022 BVI 1 oz Silver Proof $10 Queen Elizabeth II Pearl Black
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