1976 British Virgin Islands Sterling Silver Uniface Medal

Unusual Sterling Silver British Virgin Islands Piece

This 1976 British Virgin Islands sterling silver piece features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II together with the inscription “ELIZABETH THE SECOND ••• BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS • 1976 •”. Struck in 92.5% silver and weighing approximately 24.7 grams, it is an intriguing item for collectors of Commonwealth, Caribbean and vintage silver issues.

The obverse bears the familiar Arnold Machin portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, a design widely used across many British territories during the 1970s. The reverse is completely blank with a plain edge, creating a highly unusual presentation when compared to standard British Virgin Islands coinage of the period.

No confirmed catalogue reference has been identified for an officially issued blank reverse version of this type. As such, the piece is offered as an unusual uniface sterling silver issue, possibly a trial piece, presentation piece, shell, or related medallic item. The exact status remains unconfirmed.

The sterling silver content, vintage Commonwealth connection and unusual format make this a conversation piece that may appeal to collectors of exonumia, mint anomalies, and British Virgin Islands numismatic material.