2008/218/1-4 Cased coin proof set, British Virgin Islands, 1 Dollar / 50 Cents / 25 Cents / 10 Cents / 5 Cents / 1 Cent, copper alloy / silver, made by the Franklin Mint, United States of America, 1979

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Coin proof set, British Virgin Islands, 1979

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Cased coin proof set, British Virgin Islands, 1 Dollar / 50 Cents / 25 Cents / 10 Cents / 5 Cents / 1 Cent, copper alloy / silver, made by the Franklin Mint, United States of America, 1979

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Proof sets are specimen examples of coins produced generally for collectors. Using highly polished blanks (planchets) and specially prepared dies to accentuate detail, a special process involving 2 strikings from the coin press at increased pressure produces a very attractive cameo effect and mirror like surface. Occasionally a frosted section is included, most commonly on the raised design but alternatively on the flat background.

Reference: Krause, Chester et al. 1996 Standard catalog of world coins, 23rd edition, Krause Publishing Inc, Iola, Wisconsin, USA, 1995, p. 282, PS 9

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Cased coin proof set, British Virgin Islands, 1 Dollar / 50 Cents / 25 Cents / 10 Cents / 5 Cents / 1 Cent, copper alloy / silver, made by the Franklin Mint, United States of America, 1979

Made: 1979

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2008/218/1-4

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1979

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Gift of the late William D Bush, 2008

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W.D. Bush Numismatics Collection

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