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5 Crowns - Elizabeth II Cactus
| Silver (.500) | 24.24 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Turks and Caicos Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1975-1977 |
| Value | 5 Crowns |
| Currency | Crown (1969-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 24.24 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#48420 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Turks Head Cactus (Melocactus intortus), denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS
TURKS
HEAD
CACTUS
· FIVE CROWNS ·
Edge
Plain with inscriptions.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ·REDEEMABLE AT TURKS AND CAICOS FOR US CURRENCY
Comment
The Turks Islands in the Turks and Caicos are named after this cactus.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by a cactus, which is not a common motif on coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 1320 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 2220 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 1370 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Crowns - Elizabeth II (Cactus) 1975-1977 coin.
