| Issuer | British Virgin Islands |
|---|---|
| Year | 1979 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 5 Dollars (5 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 35 g |
| Diameter | 42.2 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Arnold Machin |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#24 |
| Obverse description | Young bust right, date below |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH THE SECOND···BRITISH VIRGINS ISLANDS ·1979· |
| Reverse description | Snowy Egret Left |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | FIVE DOLLARS FM |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | Franklin Mint (The Franklin Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date) |
| Mintage | 1979 FM - Specimen set only - 680 |
| Numisquare ID | 5611398770 |
| Comments |