50 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1987-1988 front 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1987-1988 back
50 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1987-1988 photo
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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait

 
Silver (.925) 10.3 g 28.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Cayman Islands (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1987-1988
Value
50 Cents 0.50 KYD = USD 0.60
Currency
Dollar (1972-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
10.3 g
Diameter
28.2 mm
Thickness
2.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#104478
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Morning Glory around value.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 50

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was specifically designed for the Cayman Islands. This third portrait of the Queen was created by sculptor Raphael Maklouf and was used on several coins issued by the Cayman Islands during the late 1980s. The coin's design also includes the Queen's name, "ELIZABETH II," and the name of the territory, "CAYMAN ISLANDS," along with the coin's denomination, "50 CENTS."

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1987  317 - - - - - -
1988  318 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait) 1987-1988 coin.