10 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1972-1986 front 10 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1972-1986 back
10 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1972-1986 photo
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10 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% 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
Standard circulation coin
Years
1972-1986
Value
10 Cents 0.10 KYD = USD 0.12
Currency
Dollar (1972-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
3.9 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
1.62 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#6805
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

Green Turtle surfacing creating ripples, denomination to the right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10
SD

Engraver: Stuart Devlin

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Of the circulation coins dated 1972, 350,000 were minted in 1971, 200,000 were minted in 1973, and 200,000 were minted in 1975.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that reflects the Cayman Islands' rich marine life. The reverse side of the coin depicts a stingray, a common species found in the waters surrounding the islands, while the obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. This design was created by the Caymanian artist and sculptor, Ivan McFarlane, and it has become a distinctive feature of the Cayman Islands' currency.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1972  550000 - - - - - -
1973  9988 - - - - - -
1974  15387 - - - - - -
1975  7175 - - - - - -
1976  3044 - - - - - -
1977  960000 - - - - - -
1979 FM 4247 - - - - - -
1980 FM 1215 - - - - - -
1981 FM 865 - - - - - -
1982  - - - - - -
1982 FM 589 - - - - - -
1986  1000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1972-1986 coin.