


5 Dollars
Copper-nickel | 25.8 g | 40 mm |
Issuer | Trinidad and Tobago |
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Period | Republic (1976-date) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Years | 1976-1984 |
Value | 5 Dollars 5 TTD = USD 0.74 |
Currency | Dollar (1964-date) |
Composition | Copper-nickel |
Weight | 25.8 g |
Diameter | 40 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-08 |
Numista | N#36824 |
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Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Scarlet ibis on a branch, denomination to the left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
DOLLARS
Engraver: Ernest Lauser
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 5 Dollars 1976-1984 from Trinidad and Tobago made of Copper-nickel weighing 25.8 g is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side depicts a traditional Trinidadian Carnival costume, complete with feathers, beads, and a colorful headdress. This design was created by local artist and sculptor, Alvin R. H. Alexander, and it has become a beloved symbol of Trinidad and Tobago's cultural identity.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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1976 FM | 582 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
1977 FM | 633 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
1978 FM | 472 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
1979 FM | 518 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
1980 FM | 796 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
1983 FM | 1312 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars 1976-1984 coin.