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50 Dollars - Elizabeth II Ampulla

1978 year
Gold (.500) 11.34 g -
Description
Issuer
Cayman Islands (British Overseas Territories)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1978
Value
50 Dollars 50 KYD = USD 60
Currency
Dollar (1972-date)
Composition
Gold (.500)
Weight
11.34 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#121748
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Bird ampulla below dates, value below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
25th ANNIVERSARY OF CORONATION · 1953-1978
THE
AMPULLA
· FIFTY DOLLARS ·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1978 Cayman Islands Elizabeth II (Ampulla) 50 Dollar Gold Coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the Queen's effigy in a cameo style, surrounded by an ornate border with floral motifs. This design was created by the British artist and sculptor, Arnold Machin, and was used on several other coins issued by the Cayman Islands during the same period. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1978  771 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Ampulla) 1978 coin.