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250 Dollars (Mutiny on the HMAV Bounty) – Pitcairn Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 200th Anniversary of mutiny on the HMAV Bounty

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 1989

Country: United Kingdom

Issuer: Pitcairn Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar of New Zealand

(since 1988)

Total mintage: 2,500

Material

Diameter: 28.4 mm

Weight: 15.98 g

Gold weight: 14.65 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.7% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #6

Numista: #52953

Value

Exchange value: 250 NZD = $149.58

Bullion value: $2473.50

Inflation-adjusted value: 856.62 NZD

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II bust right, denomination below.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II · PITCAIRN ISLANDS

RDM

250 DOLLARS

Translation:

ELIZABETH II · PITCAIRN ISLANDS

RDM

250 DOLLARS

Script: Latin

Language: English

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Description:

HMAV Bounty sailing left, dates above.

Inscription:

HMAV BOUNTY 1789-1989

Script: Latin

Engraver: Robert Elderton

Designer: Ronald Hooker

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1989	—	2,500	Proof

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