5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Christopher Columbus) 1988 front 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Christopher Columbus) 1988 back
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Christopher Columbus) 1988 photo
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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Christopher Columbus

1988 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Cayman Islands (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1988
Value
5 Dollars 5 KYD = USD 6.00
Currency
Dollar (1972-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.28 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#104197
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Columbus in cameo above ships and value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
500TH ANNIVERSARY OF COLUMBUS DISCOVERY OF THE NEW WORLD
· 5 DOLLARS ·

Engraver: Robert Elderton

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Caribbean, and features an image of Columbus on the obverse (front) side, along with the Cayman Islands' coat of arms on the reverse (back) side.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1988  10000 - - - - - -

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