Brief Pitcairn Islands History
Pitcairn Islands
Pitcairn Island was discovered in 1767 by the British and settled in 1790 by the Bounty mutineers and their Tahitian companions. Pitcairn was the first Pacific island to become a British colony (in 1838) and today remains the last vestige of that empire in the South Pacific. Outmigration, primarily to New Zealand, has thinned the population from a peak of 233 in 1937 to less than 50 today.
Pitcairn Islands Coins Although Pitcairn Island has used New Zealand currency since 1967, it has also issued its own commemorative coins since 1988, including gold coins.
Designs
Technical Specifications
| Denomination | Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Gold Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
250 Dollars
|
28.40 | 15.98 | .9170 | .4708 |
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 contact us prior to ordering for current prices and availability.
| Date | Denomination | Description | Grade | Mintage | Availability | Price £ | Price $ |
| 1988 | $250 | 150th Anniversary of Drafting of the Constitution | 2,500 | FDC | Yes | £550 | $880 |
| 1999 | $10 | HMS Bounty | FDC | Yes | £ | $ |
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
Pitcairn Islands Silver and Base Metal Coins
For silver and base metal coins of Pitcairn Islands, please look at our original Chard Coins
website.
Obverse of 1988 Pitcairn Islands Gold 250 Dollars
Reverse of 1988 Pitcairn Islands Gold 250 Dollars
1988 Pitcairn Islands Gold 250 Dollars in Presentation Box
Obverse of 1999 Pitcairn Islands Gold 10 Dollars
Reverse of 1999 Pitcairn Islands Gold 10 Dollars
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