5 Dollars 1999 front 5 Dollars 1999 back
5 Dollars 1999 photo
© Egon Conti Rossini

5 Dollars

1999 year
Copper-nickel 11 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Trinidad and Tobago
Period
Republic (1976-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1999
Value
5 Dollars 5 TTD = USD 0.74
Currency
Dollar (1964-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
11 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#106326
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Scarlet Ibis and value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
DOLLARS

Engraver: Ernest Lauser

Comment

Reduced size.

Interesting fact

The 1999 Trinidad and Tobago $5 non-circulating coin features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. On the obverse side of the coin, there is an image of a traditional Carnival mask, which is a prominent aspect of Trinidad and Tobago's Carnival celebrations. The mask is surrounded by intricate designs and patterns that reflect the country's diverse cultural influences. This design was created by the Trinidad and Tobago artist, Alison Chapman-Andrews, and it symbolizes the country's rich cultural traditions and its commitment to preserving them for future generations.