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20 Crowns - Elizabeth II Christopher Columbus
1992 year| Silver (.925) | 28.04 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | Turks and Caicos Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1992 |
| Value | 20 Crowns |
| Currency | Crown (1969-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.04 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#84122 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
A line of ships in full sail, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
500th ANNIVERSARY OF COLUMBUS' DISCOVERY OF THE NEW WORLD
1492-1992
Columbus
Crosses
the Atlantic
20
Crown
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Similar to 20 Crowns dated 1989 (KM#118.1) and 20 Crowns dated 1991 (KM#118.2)KM#118.2 has a refined bust and KM#118.3 has another refined bust
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Caribbean, specifically in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of Columbus's ship, the Santa Maria, on the other. The coin's mintage was limited to 25,000 pieces, making it a rare and collectible item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Crowns - Elizabeth II (Christopher Columbus) 1992 coin.
