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50 Dollars - Elizabeth II House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha/House of Windsor
| Gold (.500) | 11.34 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Cayman Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1979-1980 |
| Value | 50 Dollars 50 KYD = USD 60 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.500) |
| Weight | 11.34 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#101266 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Busts of the four Kings of the House of Saxe-Coburg/House of Windsor on a circle, denomination in center.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EDWARD·VII·1901-1910 GEORGE·V·1910-1936
50
DOLLARS
GEORGE·VI·1936-1952 EDWARD·VIII·1936
Engraver: Michael Rizzello
Edge
Reeded
Comment
In 1917 George V changed the name from House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha to House of Windsor (because of high anti-German sentiment during the First World War).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's 1979 visit to the Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean. The coin's design features a portrait of the Queen on one side and the Cayman Islands' coat of arms on the other. It was minted in gold (.500) and weighs 11.34 grams. Due to its limited mintage and historical significance, this coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
