BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS COINS

The 58 sq mile British Virgin Islands consist of the main islands of Tortola, Virgin Gorda, Anegada, and Jost Van Dyke, along with over 50 other smaller islands and cays. About 15 of the islands are inhabited. The capital, Road Town, is situated on Tortola, which is about 12 miles long and 3 miles wide. The islands has a population of about 28,000 of whom approximately 23,500 (2010 census) live on Tortola; the latest estimate is 30,800.

British Virgin Islanders are classed as British Overseas Territories citizens and since 2002 have had an entitlement to take up full UK citizenship. Although the territory is not part of the European Union and not directly subject to EU law, its citizens are deemed to be citizens of the EU as well.