1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1972-1982 front 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1972-1982 back
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1972-1982 photo
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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

 
Silver (.925) 18 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Cayman Islands (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1972-1982
Value
1 Dollar 1 KYD = USD 1.20
Currency
Dollar (1972-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
18 g
Diameter
34 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#27526
Rarity index
37%

Reverse

Poinciana flower (Delonix regia), denomination at right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1$
B
FM

Edge

Reeded

Comment

1972: Royal British Mint
1972-1977 Proof: Royal Canadian Mint
1979-1982 Proof: Franklin Mint

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was designed specifically for the Cayman Islands. The portrait was created by sculptor and engraver, Arnold Machin, and it shows the Queen wearing a crown and facing to the right, unlike the more common portraits of her that face to the left. This distinctive design makes the coin stand out from other coins featuring the Queen's image and adds to its collectibility.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1972  11000 - - - - - -
1973  9988 - - - - - -
1974  30000 - - - - - -
1975  7175 - - - - - -
1976  3044 - - - - - -
1977  1980 - - - - - -
1979 FM 4247 - - - - - -
1980 FM 1215 - - - - - -
1981 FM 865 - - - - - -
1982 FM 589 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1972-1982 coin.