10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Royal Wedding) 1981 front 10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Royal Wedding) 1981 back
10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Royal Wedding) 1981 photo
© Michael Hoffman

10 Dollars - Elizabeth II Royal Wedding

1981 year
Copper-nickel 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Cayman Islands (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1981
Value
10 Dollars 10 KYD = USD 12
Currency
Dollar (1972-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#34248
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Facing busts of Prince Charles and Lady Diana, small island arms above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ROYAL WEDDING
29thJuly 1981
TEN DOLLARS

Interesting fact

The 10 Dollar coin minted in 1981 to commemorate the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer is a unique collector's item. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an error in the inscription on the obverse side. Instead of reading "Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Regina," it incorrectly states "Elizabeth II Dei Gratia Rex." This mistake makes the coin particularly valuable among collectors.