The 1974 British Virgin Islands (Îles Vierges Britanniques) silver coin set refers to the official 6-piece Proof Set issued that year by the British Virgin Islands (a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean). It is also known as the “First Coinage” or “Coinage of the British Virgin Islands” Proof Set, struck by the Franklin Mint. Set Composition This set typically includes 6 coins: • 1 Cent — Bronze (featuring a pelican or similar design). • 5 Cents, 10 Cents, 25 Cents, and 50 Cents — Cupro-nickel (with local flora, fauna, or symbols). • 1 Dollar — Sterling silver (.925 fine), weighing 25.7 g, with 0.7643 oz actual silver weight (ASW). The reverse shows a frigate bird (a bird native to the islands), and the obverse has the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (designed by Gilroy Roberts, famous for the U.S. Kennedy half dollar). The other coins in the set are not silver, only the $1 coin is. The full set is often marketed as a “silver proof set” because of the highlight silver dollar and its premium proof finish.  54121381948 Key Details • Theme: The reverses feature beautiful designs of birds of the British Virgin Islands (or related local motifs), making it a popular “avian” or wildlife-themed set. • Mintage: Around 9,474 to 94,000 for the proof version of the set/dollar (sources vary slightly by exact variant; the silver dollar proof mintage is often listed near 94,000). • Packaging: Comes in the original Franklin Mint presentation box/case, often with a certificate of authenticity (COA). Some versions are sealed in plastic trays. • Designer: Gilroy Roberts (obverse portrait). This was one of the early modern proof sets for the BVI, which began issuing its own coinage in the early 1970s. Value and Collectibility (as of recent market data) • Silver content value: The $1 coin alone has about 0.7643 oz of silver.