150 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Independence - Imperial Parrot) 1978 front 150 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Independence - Imperial Parrot) 1978 back
150 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Independence - Imperial Parrot) 1978 photo
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150 Dollars - Elizabeth II Independence - Imperial Parrot

1978 year
Gold (.900) 9.60 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Dominica
Period
Republic (1978-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1978
Value
150 Dollars
Currency
Eastern Caribbean Dollar (1965-date)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
9.60 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#95093
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Parrot sitting on a branch, map in the background, denomination at left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SISSEROU PARROT
DOMINICA
150
DOLLARS
CHI

Edge

Reeded

Comment

(ml) = maple leaf mintmark (Royal Canadian Mint) for the KM# 14.2

KM#14.1, no mintmark, no fineness:

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KM#14.2, Canadian mint mark, .900 fineness:

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KM# Not listed: CHI mintmark, no fineness:

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1978 Dominica 150 Dollars Elizabeth II (Independence - Imperial Parrot) gold coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the island nation's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side depicts an Imperial Parrot, a species native to Dominica, perched on a branch surrounded by lush vegetation. The coin's design is not only visually striking but also symbolic, as the parrot represents freedom and independence, which are core values of the Dominican people.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1978  116 - - - - - -
1978 CHI - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 150 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Independence - Imperial Parrot) 1978 coin.