Obverse: the obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Raphael Maklouf. Surrounding the portrait are the inscriptions “Elizabeth The Second”, “British Virgin Islands”, and the year of issue “1985”.
Reverse: the reverse depicts an ornate teapot enclosed within a decorative frame. The inscription “Twenty Dollars” appears around the design, indicating the coin’s face value.
About the coin: this silver coin is part of a collectible series issued by the British Virgin Islands highlighting historic decorative and household objects. The teapot represents the long-standing British tea tradition, one of the most recognizable aspects of British culture. Its distinctive design and collectible appeal make it a sought-after piece among numismatists.
