British Virgin Island 500 Dollars 2006. Proof , limited mintage of 350 pc, certificate 074.
Issued as part of a set celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Discovery of America. A scene depicting Columbus pointing westward over the ocean to the New World with his flagship Santa Maria, appears on the reverse.
There is a working compass embedded in the coin as well.
A likeness of Queen Elizabeth II is on the obverse. Silver content of this proof is 160.75 troy ounces.
Comes in a handsome porthole designed wood and brass display case.