British Virgin Islands - Twin Towers: 10th Anniversary of 9-11- 2011 Proof Sterling Silver Coin

Ten years ago in 2001, the horrific events of 11 September unfolded before the world’s eyes.  In a spirit of respect for those who sadly lost their lives following these events, Pobjoy Mint is releasing on behalf of the British Virgin Islands Government a 10^th Anniversary Memorial coin.

The new coin from the British Virgin Islands depicts the Twin Towers against the Manhatten skyline with the date 11 September 2001 and a legend in a ribbon in the foreground stating simply ‘Lest We Forget’.  Each coin has a special privy mark which shows a Dove of Peace with an olive branch in its beak and the number 10 underneath indicating the anniversary.  The coin is a fitting memorial to those who lost their lives and also honours the emergency services personnel who risked their lives to save the victims of the attack.  The obverse of the coin carries a fine effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS. Each precious metal coin has been struck four times to display finely sculpted frosted detail contrasting with a mirror brilliant background.