The British Virgin Islands has issued an extensive run of wildlife-themed copper-nickel dollars under Elizabeth II, largely targeting the collector market rather than circulation. The bee hummingbird, native exclusively to Cuba, is the world's smallest bird — an odd choice for a BVI issue, given it has no particular connection to the territory.
The British Virgin Islands has issued an extensive run of wildlife-themed copper-nickel dollars under Elizabeth II, largely targeting the collector market rather than circulation. The bee hummingbird, native exclusively to Cuba, is the world's smallest bird — an odd choice for a BVI issue, given it has no particular connection to the territory.