Brief Cayman Islands History
Christopher Columbus discovered the 1503, and named the Tortugas, Spanish for turtles, owing to the large numbers of turtles in the area.
They were ceded to the British in 1670 along with Jamaica, and colonised by the British from Jamaica. They remain a British Colony, becoming part of the West Indies Federation in 1959. This was dissolved in 1972, and the Caymans are now partially self governed, remaining part of the British Commonwealth.
Cayman Islands Gold Coins The Cayman Islands used Jamaican currency for most of its history, and only issued its first national coins in 1972, when it decimalised. All of its gold coins are commemorative issues.
Technical Specifications
| Denomination | Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Gold Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
$250
|
38.61 | 47.5400 | .9167 | 1.4010 |
|
$50
|
26 | 11.3400 | .500 | .1823 |
|
$25 (1972)
|
26.5 | 15.7500 | .500 | .2532 |
|
$25 (1990)
|
16 | 3.1340 | .999 | .1006 |
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.
| Date | Denomination | Description | Grade | Mintage | Availability | Price £ | Price $ |
| 1972 | $25 | Silver Wedding Anniversary of Elizabeth II & Prince Philip | Proof | Ask | Click Here | Ask | |
| 1980 | $50 | Proof FDC | 11,000 | Ask | £205 | Ask | |
| 1988 | $250 | Royal Visit Princess Alexandra | Proof FDC | 150 | Yes | £1,570 | Ask |
| 1990 | $25 | Winston Churchill - Evacuation of Dunkirk | Proof FDC | 500 | Yes | £115 | Ask |
Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10 per order
USA Insured Shipping $20 per order
Cayman Islands Silver and Base Metal Coins
For silver and base metal coins of Cayman Islands, please look at our original Chard Coins
website.
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