2018 British Virgin Islands $1 Virenium Pegasus BU Coin

Description: New BU British Virgin Island $1 Pegasus Virenium Coin. This Virenium bullion coin was issued from the Pobjoy Mint continuing the very popular Pegasus series that comes with an ultra low mintage of 4,000 coins, which makes for a great collectors piece. Coin Highlights: Limited mintage of 4,000 coins.Contains 8 grams (.2572 oz) of Virenium which contains nickel, copper and zinc with a magnetic element built in to serve as a security device.Coin comes in protective packaging.Second release in Pegasus series from Pobjoy Mint.Obverse: Depicts an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II used exclusively by Pobjoy Mint.Reverse: Features Pegasus, the mythical horse, rearing up with his wings spread.Underneath Pegasus' torso is a P privy mark, indicating the coin is a reverse frosted coin.Sovereign coin backed by the British Virgin Island government. This coin would be a great addition to any coin collection. Own this exciting bullion coin minted for the British Virgin Islands by adding this stunning 2018 British Virgin Islands $1 Virenium Pegasus BU coin to your cart today! Pegasus is one of the best-known creatures in Greek mythology. This winged horse is usually depicted as white in color and was always considered a good-hearted and gentle animal. Throughout his life, Pegasus remained a mysterious creature that symbolized divine inspiration or the journey to heaven. As a reward for his service and loyalty, Zeus honored him with a special immortality, turning him into a constellation on the last day of his life. The story of Pegasus begins when Perseus is sent to kill one of the three Gorgons, Medusa who had writhing snakes instead of hair. It was said that anyone unfortunate enough to gaze on her face would turn to stone. The God Hermes and the Goddess Athena came to aid Perseus with special gifts, including a shield which Perseus used as a mirror so he did not look directly at Medusa. When Perseus beheaded Medusa it is said that Pegasus was born from the blood of the Gorgon. Many wanted to capture Pegasus but no one could work out how to tame such a magnificent creature. Virenium is a German alloy containing nickel as well as copper and zinc with a magnetic element built in to serve as a security device. The metal was first used by the Isle of Man. The metal was developed by Derek Pobjoy, former Mint Master of the Pobjoy Mint, and named after his late wife, Verena Pobjoy.

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