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100 dollars (Christopher Columbus) – Cayman Islands

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 500th anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus

United Kingdom

Context

Year: 1988

Country: United Kingdom

Issuer: Cayman Islands

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1972)

Total mintage: 380

Material

Diameter: 28 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: #97

Numista: #93195

Value

Exchange value: 100 KYD

Bullion value: $2487.64

Inflation-adjusted value: 359.44 KYD

Obverse

Description:

Elizabeth II bust right, date below.

Inscription:

CAYMAN ISLANDS ELIZABETH II

1988

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Christopher Columbus portrait over the Santa Maria sailing near land, value beneath.

Inscription:

500TH ANNIVERSARY OF COLUMBUS DISCOVERY OF THE NEW WORLD

· 100 DOLLARS ·

Script: Latin

Engraver: Robert Elderton

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1988	—	380	Proof

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