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5 Crowns – Turks and Caicos Islands

Non-circulating coins

United Kingdom

Context

Years: 1975–1977

Country: United Kingdom

Issuer: Turks and Caicos Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Crown

(since 1969)

Total mintage: 7,070

Material

Diameter: 38 mm

Weight: 24.24 g

Silver weight: 12.12 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 50% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #6

Numista: #48420

Value

Bullion value: $35.22

Obverse

Description:

Elizabeth II bust right, date below.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA

1975

Translation:

Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen
1975

Script: Latin

Languages: English, Latin

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

Turks Head Cactus (Melocactus intortus).

Inscription:

TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

TURKS

HEAD

CACTUS

· FIVE CROWNS ·

Script: Latin

Edge

Plain with inscriptions.

Legend:

·REDEEMABLE AT TURKS AND CAICOS FOR US CURRENCY

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1975	—	400	Matte
1975	—	1,320	Proof
1976	—	2,220	Proof
1976	—	1,760
1977	—	1,370	Proof

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