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20 Crowns - Elizabeth II Columbus' Crew Sights Land
1991 year| Silver (.925) | 28.04 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Turks and Caicos Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1991 |
| Value | 20 Crowns |
| Currency | Crown (1969-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.04 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#396030 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Man in crow's nest sights land in the background, dates on top, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
500th ANNIVERSARY OF COLUMBUS' DISCOVERY OF THE NEW WORLD
1492-1992
Columbus'
Crew
Sights Land
20
Crown
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Caribbean, specifically the moment when his crew sighted land on October 12, 1492. The coin's design features a depiction of Columbus's ship, the Santa Maria, and the crew members who were present during this historic event.
