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5 Cents - Elizabeth II 4th portrait
| Nickel plated steel | 2 g | 18 mm |
| Location | Cayman Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Issuing institution | Cayman Islands Monetary Authority |
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1999-2022 |
| Value | 5 Cents 0.05 KYD = USD 0.06 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#2698 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Cayman Crayfish, value at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
SD
Engraver: Stuart Devlin
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 cent coin featuring Elizabeth II's 4th portrait, minted between 1999 and 2022, has a unique feature. It is made of nickel-plated steel, which gives it a distinctive silver color. This is different from the previous versions of the coin, which were made of copper or copper-nickel. This change in material was done to reduce the cost of production and to make the coin more durable.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2502000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2002 | 2500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2005 | 2500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2013 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents - Elizabeth II (4th portrait) 1999-2022 coin.
