• Legal tender coins of the British Virgin Islands
• Struck in Uncirculated Cupro Nickel and Proof Sterling Silver
• Complete Set of 12 historic coins

2008 Proof Sterling Silver Kings and Queens Part II 12 Coin Set

The British monarchy is one of history’s greatest and most colourful royal lineages – and now, you can own a fabulous set of 12 stunning coins honouring many of the most famous kings and queens. The collection spans nearly 1,000 years of British history and each hand-crafted coin depicts a monarch as he or she would have appeared on a coin of the era. Among the coins are Alfred the Great, who ruled from 871 – 899; Mary I, the daughter of Henry VIII who was nicknamed ‘Bloody Mary’ for her persecution of Protestants; Henry VII, the first tudor monarch; Richard I, known as ‘Richard the Lionheart’ for his courage and heroism; George III, who formed the United Kingdom; and the legendary King Canute, who attempted to ‘hold back the tide’. It’s a great way to learn about the best of British Monarchy.

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