2½ Dollars - Roy I Orca

1994 year


Silver plated	106.31 g	63.5 mm

Description

Issuer	Sealand
Prince	Roy I (1967-2012)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	1994
Value	2½ Dollars (2.5)
Currency	Dollar (1972-date)
Composition	Silver plated
Weight	106.31 g
Diameter	63.5 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#102600
Rarity index	94%

Reverse

Orca.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TREASURES OF THE SEA
ORCA

Edge

Plain

Comment

http://koinpro.tripod.com/WorldCoins/Sealand_Coin_Offers.htm

This is massive 63.5 mm version of Sealand's Giant $2.50 "Orca Whale" coin! This is a flawless "cameo" proof strike; the backgrounds are perfect reflective "blazing-mirrors" (which show up jet-black in scans) and the designs are frosty white (which, of course show up white in scans). The contrast between the mirror-like backgrounds and design is stunning! It is richly layered in pure .999 fine silver. It is easily distinguished from the pure silver versions of the same coin by it's weight of 3-3/4 ounces (vs. 5oz for the pure silver) and a plain edge (the pure silver versions have a reeded edge along with the edge markings attesting to their silver purity).

Interesting fact

The 2½ Dollars - Roy I (Orca) 1994 coin from Sealand is unique in that it features an image of an orca (also known as a killer whale) on one side, and a portrait of Roy I, the founder of Sealand, on the other. This coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors. It is made of silver-plated metal and weighs 106.31 grams.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1994	1000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Dollars - Roy I (Orca) 1994 coin.