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300 Dollars – Dominica

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Visit of Pope John Paul II

Dominica

Context

Year: 1979

Issuer: Dominica

Period:

Republic

(since 1978)

Currency:

Eastern Caribbean Dollar

(since 1965)

Total mintage: 5,300

Material

Diameter: 31 mm

Weight: 19.2 g

Gold weight: 17.28 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #19

Numista: #95091

Value

Bullion value: $2881.16

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II facing right.

Inscription:

· COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA ·

NOV. 3 1978

INDEPENDENCE

Translation:

· COMMONWEALTH OF DOMINICA ·

NOV. 3 1978

INDEPENDENCE

Script: Latin

Language: English

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

Pope John Paul II effigy left, denomination below.

Inscription:

JOHN PAUL II

CHI

300

DOLLARS

VISIT TO REP. DOMINICANA-MEXICO-BAHAMAS-JANUARY 1979

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Valcambi	CHI

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1979	CHI	5,000
1979	CHI	300	Proof

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