Turks and Caicos Islands 1980 Mountbatton 100 Crowns
Brief Turks and Caicos Islands History
The islands were part of the UK's Jamaican colony until 1962, when they assumed the status of a separate crown colony upon Jamaica's independence. The governor of The Bahamas oversaw affairs from 1965 to 1973. With Bahamian independence, the islands received a separate governor in 1973. Although independence was agreed upon for 1982, the policy was reversed and the islands are presently a British overseas territory.Turks and Caicos Islands Coinage
Mountbatten was born as His Serene Highness Prince Louis of Battenberg, although his German styles and titles were dropped in 1917. He was the youngest child and the second son of Prince Louis of Battenberg and his wife Princess Victoria of Hesse and by Rhine.The reverse of this coin depicts a picture of mountbatten with an anchor on each side. The obverse depicts queen Elizabeth the second.
Technical Specifications
| Denomination | Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Gold Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
100 Crowns (1980)
|
27.0 | 12.96 | .500 | 0.2083 |
Notes on Table
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres.Weight = Gross weight in grams.
Fineness = purity of gold alloy.
Gold Content = Actual gold content in troy ounces.
Prices & Availability
Please telephone for current prices and availability.The prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.
| Date | Denomination | Description | Grade | Mintage | Availability | Price £ | Price $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1980
|
100 Crowns | Lord Mountbatten | Proof, FDC | 10,000 | Yes | £225 | Ask |
Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per orderEU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10 per order
USA Insured Shipping $20 per order
Low Carat Gold Coin Alloys While writing the paragraphs above about the 14 carat gold coin, we realised we should add a page about low carat gold alloy coins.
Turks and Caicos Islands Silver and Base Metal Coins
For silver and base metal coins of Turks and Caicos, please look at our original Chard Coins website.
Obverse of 1980 Turks and Caicos 100 Crowns
Countries Index
Reverse of 1980 Turks and Caicos 100 Crowns
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