10 Cents - Elizabeth II (25th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II Coronation) 1978 front 10 Cents - Elizabeth II (25th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II Coronation) 1978 back
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10 Cents - Elizabeth II 25th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II Coronation

1978 year
Copper-nickel 3.9 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Cayman Islands (British Overseas Territories)
Issuing entity
Cayman Islands Currency Board
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1978
Value
10 Cents 0.10 KYD = USD 0.12
Currency
Dollar (1972-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
3.9 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#131113
Rarity index
84%

Reverse

Green Turtle surfacing creating ripples, denomination to the right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10
SD

Engraver: Stuart Devlin

Edge

Reeded

Comment

This coin was only issued as part of a commemorative set.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, which took place on June 2, 1953. The coin's design features a portrait of the Queen on one side and the Cayman Islands' coat of arms on the other. It has a limited mintage of 10,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1978  1303 - - - - - -

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