Thursday, August 27, 2009

British Virgin Islands Proofs

Do you have a British Virgin Islands coin and want to know its value? Leave a comment

The technical history of coins can easily be traced. The design, metal, and location is something that every society kept extensive records. Even when records are lost modern science can tell what base metals or minting techniques were used. What is often forgotten is the practical use history.

Take the U.S. half dollar since 2001 none have officially been released for circulation. While seldom seen many people still find these modern halves in their change and even more get them from banks and use them in stores. Not to mention casino use.

The British Virgin Islands coins have a similar history. Their official currency is the U.S. Dollar but the Franklin Mint issues all of their "other" coins.

Here is where the history gets sketchy. In 1973 and 1974 I think they issued coins for circulation...or were they? Averaging 15,000 coins the first two years they dropped off to less than 1,000 for the years afterward. Did some people actually use them? Were they intended for locals or tourist like the Cuban two-coin system?

Well I would need several dozens first hand experience stories for a somewhat complete picture. Remembering that if you ask a dozen Americans if $2 bills are still made and used 11 out of 12 will say no and they would be wrong.


A second shot to show the mirror field and the frosty Queen given it that nice cameo effect.


Never finding any British Virgin Islands coins in my change these slightly hazy coins are from that lot I bought a long time back. I really like the pair of birds, they did this on most of these lower denomination coins. After 1985 they completely stopped making these coins and focused on high denomination issues. In 1996 and 1997 reports of $500 dollar coin and others became unclear. From 2002 to present they just pump out low mintage commemorative coins.

Here's the stats from left the top row ...
Type/Country: 25 Cents / British Virgin Islands
Year: 1973 Proof
Mintage: 181,000
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Value: $1.50 in Proof-65(the one pictured is less)
Weight: 7.75 grams(weight is not official)

Type/Country: 50 Cents / British Virgin Islands
Year: 1973 Proof
Mintage: 181,000
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Value: $2.50 in Proof-65(the one pictured is less)
Weight: 14.62 grams(weight is not official)

The coin books did not list the weight for non-silver version of these coins I used my digital scale to get the weight. The silver versions weighed more but were only made in 1977.

Do you have a British Virgin Islands coin and want to know its value? Leave a comment/question and I will do my best to find out the price and history for you.

111 dollars worth, for Comments/Questions click here.:

James (UK) said...

I really don't like that pelican... looks very ugly to me.

Man said...

It's also stepping over the letters about to eat the T.
One thing I did like about the pelican design was they gave more feather details while he 25 cents is very smooth with little fine details.

Anonymous said...

Bonjour, je possede un ensemble de «première monnaie de la preuve Britisch Virgin Islands ensemble de 1973" et j'aimerai connaître sa valeur
  Merci de me répondre
  Cordialement
  JE

Man said...

première monnaie de la preuve Britisch Virgin Islands ensemble de 1973"

Pardon my French:
Autour de $15.00 US.

Anonymous said...

I have a 1957 one dollar bill(us)...star ser. num 00000035b ,not in the best of shape it was in circulation until about 1963when i pulled it.its dirty ,no rips ,some folds ...Im wondering if has any value to collectors

Man said...

1957 one dollar bill(us)...star ser. num 00000035b ,not in the best of shape it was in circulation until about 1963when i pulled it.its dirty ,no rips ,some folds

About $100.00

Anonymous said...

Hi,
I bought 5 $25 BVI 1992 silver coins. The Krause catalog lists 28 versions produced for this year, KM#104-KM#131 and lists the weight of each version as 21.54g . However, each of my 5 are different versions and vary from 21.54 by up to half a gram on a scale sensitive to .05 g. As you probably know, they were made by Franklin Mint. They exhibit a slight diamagnetism to a very strong, large rare earth magnet, that is, they are repulsed by it slightly, which i have not seen with sterling before. Could they be genuine? the planchets, I thought, would be absolutely identical, so that the weight would be identical. They look just fine under magnification. thanks, Jason

Man said...

$25 BVI 1992 silver coins...and vary from 21.54 by up to half a gram on a scale sensitive to .05 g...

The tolerance for a coin this size is about 0.9 grams which if yours varies 0.5 grams then it is acceptable.

As for the magnetism this happens to all coins overtime due to magnetic fields and oxidation.
Which may also explain the weight issues.

As far as I know these coins were never faked due to there low values. The Franklin Mint has has issues withe there purity for silver coins but none of this sounds suspicious.

Anonymous said...

hmm.....of course i have encountered many thousands of average circulated coins which have lost weight through circulation, but I have never encountered an uncirculated coin, especially a BU proof that had gained or lost weight. the diamagnetism is quite possible for a few reasons. One, if FM used Argentium sterling, the germanium which composes 1.2%(?) of that alloy is quite diamagnetic, and certainly would be detected by a magnet as powerful as mine. Now, I had not considered the fact that a private mint would have a far wider weight tolerance than a government mint, especially when stamping legal tender non-circulating. Can you suggest any sort of test that would be absolutely conclusive? Thanks very much for your help; several other sources (FM, BVI govt, BVI Public Library) were unresponsive. Jason

Man said...

but I have never encountered an uncirculated coin, especially a BU proof that had gained or lost weight

I have encountered proof coins from the Franklin Mint that have a gram or more difference from the book weight. The two pictured above are examples.

To test for purity of your coins would go beyond what any jeweler or collector can do.

Possibly a local college can do mass spectrometer test but they would destroy the coin.

Best bet for Off-Metal errors try
- Mint Error News
- Fred Weinberg

Google either of the above and contact them.

Anonymous said...

I have a proof $100 gold coin minted at the franklin mint one side queen elizabeth the second british virgin island dated 1984 picture of queen elizabeth / other side ginger thomas 100 dollars picture of a flower does anyone have info on this coin?

Man said...

proof $100 gold coin minted at the franklin mint one side queen elizabeth the second british virgin island dated 1984 picture of queen elizabeth / other side ginger thomas 100 dollars picture of a flower

It's about $475.00
90% Gold
7.10 grams
0.2054 ounces of gold
25 minted, which is extremely low so this coin is hardly seen in auctions.

Anonymous said...

I have a $100 gold coin with british virgin islands queen elizabeth 11 2002 on the front, 11th sept 2001 "lest we forget" on the back with the world trade center twin towers. the certificate of authenticity that came with it states "pobjoy mint ltd". I go to their web site , it shows a $10.00 gold coin but not the $100. anyone know about this coin?

Man said...

$100 gold coin with british virgin islands queen elizabeth 11 2002 on the front, 11th sept 2001 "lest we forget" on the back with the world trade center twin towers. the certificate of authenticity that came with it states "pobjoy mint ltd".

100 DOLLARS
0.9999 Gold 0.1999 oz. AGW, 22 mm
Subject: September 11, 2001
Obv: Queen's bust right
Obv. Designer: Ian Rank-Broadley
Rev: World Trade Center twin towers
Edge: Reeded
Value: $250
Mintage: 5,000

There is also a holographic version at the same value.

Steve T. said...

I have the complete 1992 25 piece BVI "The Discovery Of America" 500th Anniversary coin collection of $25 solid sterling silver. They are in 99.99% perfect condition. Any idea of worth? Are these by Franklin Mint?
Thanks, Steve

Man said...

1992 25 piece BVI "The Discovery Of America" 500th Anniversary coin collection of $25 solid sterling silver. They are in 99.99% perfect condition.

About $60.00 each

Hobby guy said...

I bought tghis coin today for $20, I'm not into British coins but it looks very nice.

Man said...

I bought tghis coin today for $20, I'm not into British coins but it looks very nice.

Ok.

Anonymous said...

Hi - I have a 1977 $100 gold proof BVI (25th Anniv.) coin... Wondering the value.


Thanks

Man said...

1977 $100 gold proof BVI (25th Anniv.) coin about $250.00

Anonymous said...

I have a 1979 Canadian %50.00 gold coin. Value please

Man said...

1979 Canadian $50.00 gold coin about $1,500.00

Anonymous said...

Hi I have a $20 1985 Virgin Island silver coin ....I think its Franklin mint .....may have been in a set of coins.
I also have a $20 Blackbeard Virgin Island coin....I love the design on this coin....any idea on value please :)

Anonymous said...

Oh forgot to ask....can these coins still be used as legal tender in the Virgin Islands ?? Thanks :)

Man said...

$20 1985 Virgin Island silver coin about $20.00
$20 Blackbeard Virgin Island coin don't know about this one but it is just silver value about $20.00

I'm not sure if they are legal tender but they always have silver value.

Anonymous said...

Have BVI $25 Gold coin minted by Franklin mint can you give me an idea of value?
Thanks
Bob

Man said...

BVI $25 Gold coin minted by Franklin mint

What year?

Anonymous said...

I have a Franklin Mint The discovery of America 500th anniversary gold coin collection, .500 fine gold, with face values of $100., $250., and $500. does anyone know their price?

Man said...

Franklin Mint The discovery of America 500th anniversary gold coin collection, .500 fine gold, with face values of $100., $250., and $500

What year? What country?

Anonymous said...

I have a Franklin Mint, The discovery of America 500th anniversary gold coin collection, .500 fine gold with the face value of $100, $250 and $500, on the back all have the Queen Elizabeth the second with the years 1492-1993, British Virgin Islands. On the front The $500 coin has Christopher Columbus, the $250. has Queen Isabella and the $100 has King Ferdinand. cna you tell me how much this collection is worth? thanks in advance

Man said...

Should be 1492-1992 although actual release dates were 1991, 1994, 1996, British Virgin Islands.

$500 coin has Christopher Columbus about $500.00
$250 has Queen Isabella about $290.00
$100 has King Ferdinand about $100.00

Anonymous said...

Hello, I have 2 full sets of Franklin Mint Coins from my parents estate, they are $25.00 each and the certificates states they are .925 serling sliver, 40mm in diameter. Seem to all be from 1988. Are they worth$25.00 each and if so, how do I get them sold?

Man said...

Franklin Mint Coins from my parents estate, they are $25.00 each and the certificates states they are .925 serling sliver, 40mm in diameter. Seem to all be from 1988.

Assuming from the British Virgin Islands...
They are about $26.00 each.

Try sell on eBay.
It has about $17.00 worth of silver so if you sell them at a coin shop or jeweler expect to get $15 per coin.

Anonymous said...

yes, they are BVI.

Anonymous said...

Hi, I have a gold one hundred dollar British Virgin Island 50th Birthday Cellebration 1976 coin. Was just wondering what it was worth.
Thanks

Man said...

gold one hundred dollar British Virgin Island 50th Birthday Cellebration 1976 coin

About $310.00

Doc said...

RE; THE 1975 6 coin UNC specimen set COA, at the beginning it states that the 1 dollar is solid sterling silver and at the end it states that all coins in the set are cupro-nickel except the 1c.... Whats with that! I know the proof dollars are sterling.

Man said...

1975 6 coin UNC specimen set COA, at the beginning it states that the 1 dollar is solid sterling silver and at the end it states that all coins in the set are cupro-nickel except the 1c.... Whats with that! I know the proof dollars are sterling.

Assuming British Virgin Islands...
In the Specimen set they are all Copper-Nickel, these are both Uncirculted and Matte sets.

Only in the Proof sets are they silver, Proof has a mirror finish.

I can only guess to save money they used the same COA for all sets.

doc said...

the 1973 unc specimen set does come with a .7643 ozt silver dollar. I have it here. also it says so in a few places on the COA. It was the first year of issue. I don't think they started the Cop-Nickel dollar till 1974.

Man said...

1973 unc specimen set does come with a .7643 ozt silver dollar. I have it here. also it says so in a few places on the COA. It was the first year of issue. I don't think they started the Cop-Nickel dollar till 1974.

For 1973 true along with the Proof set those were special First issue sets, came in different packaging and were very common. But your 1975 is just copper-nickel.

Dule said...

I have a $25 coin from the British Virgin Islands with a picture of a cross on it. If you're interested in buying it make me an offer at rdvicova@hotmail.com

Man said...

$25 coin from the British Virgin Islands with a picture of a cross on it. If you're interested in buying it make me an offer

No thank you, I do not buy or sell anything on this blog.

Branden said...

I have three coins from the 1992 500th annv columbus reaches america set. All apear to have some gold in them. A $500 coin with the ship santa maria on back. $250 with ship nina on back, and $100 coin with ship pinta on back. Do you also know the amount of gold in them? And worth? Thanks!

Man said...

1992 500th annv columbus reaches america set
$500 coin with the ship santa maria on back
0.5000 Gold 0.3185 oz. AGW
About $500.00

$250 with ship nina on back
0.5000 Gold 0.1294 oz. AGW
About $290.00

$100 coin with ship pinta on back
0.5000 Gold 0.0662 oz. AGW
About $105.00

All are from 1994.

Anonymous said...

i have 3 different sets. the treasure coins of the caribbean, 25 coins marked as $20 face value 1985. the coins of the great explorers, 25 coins marked as $50 face value 1988. and the gold treasure coins of ancient civilizations, 15 coins marked as $50 face value 1988. says that it is solid 500 gold? what does that mean. belive the sets are from the franklin mint.

Man said...

3 different sets
the treasure coins of the caribbean, 25 coins marked as $20 face value 1985
--About $23.00 each or $575.00 for the set

the coins of the great explorers, 25 coins marked as $50 face value 1988
--About $24.00 each or $600.00 for the set but should be $25 face value, recheck?

the gold treasure coins of ancient civilizations, 15 coins marked as $50 face value 1988.
--About $23.00 each or $800.00 for the set

says that it is solid 500 gold?
--Means 50% gold

Anonymous said...

3 dirrerent sets
i went back and looked at the set and rechecked th coins of the great explorers and they all have a $50 on the back of coin. checkd the franklin mint wedsite and is the same, the case is a wooden treasure chest. on ur price for the gold treasure coins of ancient civilizations, how does or did that workout? they don't even cover their face value? but 15 coins at $23 = 800?? had 1 more for you, great historic coins of the world, in the album, all coins 50 coins in envelopes and sent from the country of origin. thanks for ur time, have looked thru some of ur other topics, lots of info, with a quick responce! thanks again

Man said...

went back and looked at the set and rechecked th coins of the great explorers and they all have a $50 on the back of coin
--Ok I see these are Cook Island coins not Virgin Islands.
This set is about $25.00 per coin or $625 for the set.

how does or did that workout? they don't even cover their face value?
Becuase face value is not considered when talking about collectible coins.
Granted with the BVI coins the curency exchagne rate is equal to the face value no coin dealer would ever pay that for a 50% gold coin.
Currently on ebay "cook island $50" are going for about $40 which is a bit high but still not face value.

great historic coins of the world, in the album, all coins 50 coins
From the International Numismatic Society about $40.00

I suspect as metal values go up all the sets you mentioned will double in value an exceed face value. Still they only have metal value.

Anonymous said...

HI, I have a 1978 Franklin Mint 100 dollar gold coin of the British Virgin Islands, 7.10 grams and 900/1000 find gold

the reverse side says 'coronation jubilee 1953-1978

thank you

Man said...

1978 Franklin Mint 100 dollar gold coin of the British Virgin Islands

About $370.25

Anonymous said...

I have a 3PC Discovery of America 500th Anniversary Coin Collection Limited Edition
.500 Fine Gold $500, $250, and a $100 gold coins in a lovely wooden box. Any idea what they may be worth?
Thanks

Man said...

3PC Discovery of America 500th Anniversary Coin Collection Limited Edition
.500 Fine Gold $500, $250, and a $100 gold coins in a lovely wooden box.


About $1,100.00

Anonymous said...

I have several coins that read Elizabeth the second British Virgin Islands 1492-1992 on one side with a picture of the queen and various pictures on the other side with &25. I am wondering what the value might be and what the silver content might be. Can you help?

Anonymous said...

sorry, actually meant to type $25

Man said...

Elizabeth the second British Virgin Islands 1492-1992 on one side with a picture of the queen and various pictures on the other side with $25

About $30.00 each
92.5% Silver 0.6406 oz. ASW

Anonymous said...

I also have several of the above stated coins,(Aug.22,2011) all of which are still in the sealed black card marked the Franklin Mint, on the back of the cards, it is marked FM1988, Made in USA, DO1TO161. ( What is the difference between proofs and non-proofs?) I see thier value keeps changing. What would a fair coin shop value be on these as of now, does the fact that they have been unopened change the value ?
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge !

Man said...

( What is the difference between proofs and non-proofs?)
--Proofs are special made with a mirror-like background and a frosted design.

I see thier value keeps changing. What would a fair coin shop value be on these as of now?
--Yes silver is changing rapidly still it's about $30.00

does the fact that they have been unopened change the value ?
--As long as the still are perfect or close to perfect the value will stay high.
But if they are ugly even unopened they have no value.

Anonymous said...

so i have a queen elizabeth the second british virgin island 1492-1992 coins

Man said...

british virgin island 1492-1992 coins

What denominations?

Anonymous said...

I have a set left by my late father british virgin islands $100 Queen mother 24 carat gold coin with onyx & south georgia & south sandwich islands £20 Queen mother gold proof memorial with sapphire issued by westminster collection . Are they worth anything ?

Man said...

british virgin islands $100 Queen mother 24 carat gold coin with onyx & south georgia & south sandwich islands £20 Queen mother gold proof memorial with sapphire issued by westminster collection .

What year? Also I'm confused with what your asking can you separate the coins into a list?

Anonymous said...

the year is 2000 and both the items are in 1 presentation box with certificates of authenticity

Man said...

the year is 2000 and both the items are in 1 presentation box with certificates of authenticity

british virgin islands $100 Queen mother 24 carat gold coin with onyx
--Black sapphire 100th Birthday coin about $350.00

south georgia & south sandwich islands £20 Queen mother gold proof memorial with sapphire
--About $350.00

Anonymous said...

I have a 1981 25 dollar gold coin fron the british virgin islands. it is a very nice coin but i do not know anything about it.

Man said...

1981 25 dollar gold coin fron the british virgin islands

50% Gold
0.0241 oz. AGW
Minatge: 2,513
Value: $50.00

There is a variety without the FM mint mark worth $60.00, but I'm not sure where the mint mark is located.

Anonymous said...

I have a Gold 1988 British Virgin Island $50 coin. On the back it looks like a deer with antlers standing on a basket. Do you have any information on this coin?
Thank you
Chris

Man said...

Gold 1988 British Virgin Island $50 coin. On the back it looks like a deer with antlers standing on a basket.

About $60.00

Dark Gnome said...

I've got a 25 dollar silver coin from the british virgin islands with with queen elizabeth the seconds picture dated 1492 to 1992 on the back there's a picture of 4 guys at a table looking at the globe behind them there is a cross with jesus on it in the background and below the picture of the table it says $25.

Man said...

25 dollar silver coin from the british virgin islands with with queen elizabeth the seconds picture dated 1492 to 1992 on the back there's a picture of 4 guys at a table looking at the globe behind them there is a cross with jesus on it in the background and below the picture of the table it says $25.

This is the Columbus Planning Voyage coin it is 92.5% silver it's about $30.00.

Aside from being made at the Franklin Mint I do not know the mintage but it seems fairly common. This one is a set of 25 different silver coins issued in 1992.

Anonymous said...

hello,

i have 3 solid sterling silver proof sets from bvi (1977, 78, 85)

all of the coins are silver. how much would each of the sets?

reagards from germany

Man said...

3 solid sterling silver proof sets from bvi
1977 about $55.00
78 about $55.00
85 about $140.00

Anonymous said...

hey wow, thank you for your fast and good answer.

nice guy!

best regards from germany

Anonymous said...

I have a necklace made from 47 Elizabeth The Second British Virgin Island 1974 Cent. Any idea the value?

Man said...

47 Elizabeth The Second British Virgin Island 1974 Cent

As long as there are no holes each is about $0.03 in fine.

Anonymous said...

hi - I've just purchased 15 gold coins in a presentation box - gold treasure coins of ancient civilisations ( 2 gms each ). Could you advise me of price today please ? many thanks

Man said...

15 gold coins in a presentation box - gold treasure coins of ancient civilisations ( 2 gms each ). Could you advise me of price today please ?

If British Virgin Island and $50 face value they are about $55.00 each. Unfortunately dropping gold values has lowered the value.

Anonymous said...

What is the worth of a BVI 1983 $25 Gold proof coin from the Franklin mint in a blue box?

Anonymous said...

How much is a Cook Islands 1981 $50 Gold proof coin worth? How big was the mintage?

Man said...

BVI 1983 $25 Gold proof coin from the Franklin mint in a blue box

About $50.00

Man said...

Cook Islands 1981 $50 Gold proof coin worth?
--About $105.00

How big was the mintage?
--1,309

BOL said...

I noticed you had said on 8/18/2010 that each coin in the 1992 25 piece BVI 'Discovery of America' 500 Anniversary coin collection(in 99.99% condition) was worth $60.00 each. With the rising silver prices, what would the price per coin be worth now? All 25 coins remain in their sealed container and say they are $25.00 coins.

Man said...

you had said on 8/18/2010 that each coin in the 1992 25 piece BVI 'Discovery of America' 500 Anniversary coin collection(in 99.99% condition) was worth $60.00 each. With the rising silver prices, what would the price per coin be worth now?

Same value, the thing is he said each coin was "in 99.99% condition" which I took to be PF-69 or near perfect. So most of the value went to grade.

Each coin is 0.725oz of 92.5% silver, which is currently about $21.00 of silver alone.

Collectors value has not changed so if graded to PF-69 it's still $60.00.

BOL said...

Thank you for your fast answer. My set is also in the perfect condition.

Anonymous said...

what is the price of 1961 QEII BVI 25 dollars gold coin .. back there's an Engle... thxs

Man said...

1961 QEII BVI 25 dollars gold coin

No such date, please recheck.

Anonymous said...

Thks for prompt reply... actually it is made into a gold ring ?? is it a real coin ?? it is 1961.

Man said...

actually it is made into a gold ring ?? is it a real coin ?? it is 1961.

It must not be BVI because the oldest BVI coin is 1973.

The oldest $25 coin BVI coin is 1980.

Does is have a hawk on a branch?

Anonymous said...

yes.. the back is a hawk on a branch and twenty five dollars... shall I show you a pic ??? (where can i attached the pic?)..thks

Man said...

yes.. the back is a hawk on a branch and twenty five dollars... shall I show you a pic ???

You need to use a free photo site like imageshack to upload then copy & paste the link here.

That said it sounds like a 1981...
About $50.00 if the hawk is facing left
About $60.00 if the hawk is facing right

But again it's 1981.

Anonymous said...

I will upload a pic of it ...thks

Richard said...

Hi

I have a proof set of the 'FIRST COINAGE OF THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS' minted at the Franklin Mint. I do have the Certificate of Authenticity which is dated June 30th 1973, and all coins are 1973 and are for 1 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent, 25 cent, 50 cent and 1 dollar.

They are in mint condition and still in the plastic covers.

Any idea of value ?

Thanks

Man said...

proof set of the 'FIRST COINAGE OF THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS' minted at the Franklin Mint. I do have the Certificate of Authenticity which is dated June 30th 1973, and all coins are 1973 and are for 1 cent, 5 cent, 10 cent, 25 cent, 50 cent and 1 dollar.

About $30.00

BodyGuardDino said...

I have a 25 dollar gold coin proof from the british virgin island. And I was wondering the value of orbit you could help me out it would be great.. You can contact me at Bodyguarddino151@gmail.com.. Thanks you

Man said...

25 dollar gold coin proof from the british virgin island. And I was wondering the value of orbit you could help me out it would be great.

What year?

Anonymous said...

I have a coin that I have searched the internet to locate. I found some similar but none exact. The front shows QEII dated 1492-1992. The back shows what looks like a crowned man with sword and cape with a man in a robe kneeling before him. It also has $25 value.

Thanks for any help,

Man said...

QEII dated 1492-1992. The back shows what looks like a crowned man with sword and cape with a man in a robe kneeling before him. It also has $25 value.

British Virgin Island 92.5% silver $25 from the Discovery of America Series collection. Columbus bowing before King Ferdinand.

About $30.00 I have not found any images online.

Simon said...

I have 2 coins I'd love to know the value of. 1 is a 1975 British Virgin Islands $100 gold coin. It's in a box from the Franklin mint, it has a picture of Queen Elizabeth II on 1 side and some kind of bird on the other. It's in a blue Franklin Mint velvet box and the certificate says it contains 7.10 grams of 900/1000 fine gold.

The other is a 1975 $100 gold coin from the cook Islands, again Franklin mint, blue box, but this coin is still in plastic covering. One side has QEII, the other side says Bicentenary, return to england from second voyage. It has a picture of ship and James Cook on one side and George III on the other.

thanks!

Man said...

1975 British Virgin Islands $100 gold coin.
--About $360.00

1975 $100 gold coin from the cook Islands
--About $480.00

urge said...

Have several Franklin Mint coins and sets. Also have ingots and others.

Interested in opinion for...

1979 $100 Gold Coin of the British Virgin Islands (sealed in cachet)
Proof

1978 $100 Gold Coin of the British Virgin Islands (sealed in cache)Proof

1983 Twenty Balboa Gold Coin of the Republic of Panama (sealed in cache)
Proof

1980 Republic of Panama Proof Set
9 piece set

Thank you for any input you may have

Will follow up with others as they become available

Man said...

Franklin Mint coins and sets..

1979 $100 Gold Coin of the British Virgin Islands (sealed in cachet) Proof
--About $350.00

1978 $100 Gold Coin of the British Virgin Islands (sealed in cache)Proof
--About $350.00

1983 Twenty Balboa Gold Coin of the Republic of Panama (sealed in cache) Proof
--About $125.00

1980 Republic of Panama Proof Set
9 piece set
--About $400.00

urge said...

Thanks for the awesomely quick input.

Appreciated !!

Will be back with other FM items as soon as I can.

Anonymous said...

We have a 1975 $100 British Virgin Islands gold coin issued by the Franklin Mint..Could you tell us the current value in US dollars??
Thanks, John P

Man said...

1975 $100 British Virgin Islands gold coin

About $350.00

Anonymous said...

Hi, I have 100.00 1981 BVI gold coin. Can you tell me it's worth?
Thanks, Steve

Man said...

100.00 1981 BVI gold coin

About $400.00

stephen r. said...

I have a $10 Christopher Columbus BVI cupro-nickel coin, 36mm. Do you know the value?

Man said...

$10 Christopher Columbus BVI cupro-nickel coin, 36mm

About $12.50

Unknown said...

I have a $25 1985 BVI Gold Proof
Marsh Hawk
from the first day of minting,
I am wondering the value numismaticly speaking
and how many were actually minted?

someone had an eBay ad and it read selling for $245

1240-something.

Do you know?

Thank you

Man said...

$25 1985 BVI Gold Proof
Marsh Hawk
from the first day of minting,
I am wondering the value numismaticly speaking
and how many were actually minted?


1,294 were minted.
1st of minting adds no extra value about $80.00.
eBay prices are not realistic unless the auction was already completed.

Anonymous said...

Hi, hopefully this is still active. According to en-numista 1974 copper nickel $1 is 24.9 grams but I have an AU coin that only weighs 21.9 grams - do you know if fake or possible mint error. Thanks.

Anonymous said...

Hello, I have a 1980 $25 Virgin island gold coin sealed ogp with presentation box. What would be a good estimate value for this? Thanks!