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5 Crowns - Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
2001 year| Silver (.999) | 10 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Turks and Caicos Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2001 |
| Value | 5 Crowns |
| Currency | Crown (1969-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#84151 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Portrait of the Queen Mother in earlier life
Script: Latin
Lettering: Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed specifically for the Turks and Caicos Islands. The portrait was created by sculptor and engraver, Ian Rank-Broadley, and it shows the Queen wearing a crown and a necklace that includes a large pearl. This design was only used on coins issued by the Turks and Caicos Islands, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
