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20 Crowns - Elizabeth II Columbus Explores the Caribbean
1992 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 | 1992 |
| Value | 20 Crowns |
| Currency | Crown (1969-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.04 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#131291 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Columbus looks at the land from a ship.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
500th ANNIVERSARY OF COLUMBUS' DISCOVERY OF THE NEW WORLD
1492-1992
Columbus
Explores
the Caribbean
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 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.
