The Treasury of the Government of the British Virgin Islands has launched (3rd January) an innovative coin which marks the 125th anniversary of the completion of one of Europe’s most well-known landmarks and incorporates the very shape of the monument in the coin itself.
The Eiffel Tower, considered one of the greatest engineering feats in the world was completed one hundred and twenty five years ago in 1889. Originally constructed to feature as a centerpiece for the Exposition Universelle of 1889, the international world’s fair – the fair was also organized to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the French revolution. The tower was designed by engineers Maurice Koechlin and Émile Nouguier who worked for Gustave Eiffel’s architectural firm as early as 1884.
The coin, struck by the Pobjoy Mint, UK – is a faithful replica of the tower, as it is in the shape of the Tower as it was seen before the addition of a 17 foot tall antenna in 1957. The coin also includes intricate detail of the girders – itself, a feat of engineering for the Mint who designed this unusual and unique coin. The reverse of the coin also includes a portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II along with the text "ELIZABETH II" along the arches and "BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS 2014" along the length of the tower.
Country: British Virgin Islands
Data of issue: 2014
Face value: $10
Metal: Silver .999 / Nickel-silver
Weight: 31,1 g / 14.6 g
Diameter: 80,6x37,4 mm
Quality: Antique finish / UNC
Mintage: 5000 pcs / unlimited
The coin is available in two versions, a Proof-like Fine Silver strike with an Antique Finish and a Nickel Silver version in UNC quality.
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