20 Crowns - Elizabeth II (Columbus Sighting the New World) 1991 front 20 Crowns - Elizabeth II (Columbus Sighting the New World) 1991 back
20 Crowns - Elizabeth II (Columbus Sighting the New World) 1991 photo
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20 Crowns - Elizabeth II Columbus Sighting the New World

1991 year
Silver (.999) 28.0399 g -
Description
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 (.999)
Weight
28.0399 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#396025
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Columbus sights New World

Script: Latin

Lettering:
500th ANNIVERSARY OF COLUMBUS' DISCOVERY OF THE NEW WORLD
1492-1992
Columbus Sighting the new World
20
Crown

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's discovery of the Americas, which is a controversial historical event that has been criticized for its impact on indigenous populations.