Cayman Islands Elizabeth II 25 Cents

History

25 Cents 1987-1990, KM# 90, Cayman Islands, Elizabeth II

Obverse. Photo © Numista

Description

The Cayman Islands is an autonomous British Overseas Territory in the western Caribbean Sea. The 264-square-kilometre (102-square-mile) territory comprises the three islands of Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman located south of Cuba, northeast of Costa Rica, north of Panama, east of Mexico and northwest of Jamaica. Its capital is George Town.

Obverse	Crown, jewelry Diamond Diadem Person (king, queen, tsar etc.) Elizabeth II Third crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II facing right above date, wearing the George IV State Diadem. The George IV State Diadem, officially the Diamond Diadem, is a type of crown that was made in 1820 for King George IV. The diadem is worn by queens and queens consort in procession to coronations and State Openings of Parliament. The piece of jewellery has been featured in paintings and on stamps and currency. It can be seen in the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace. ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA FIDEI DEFENSATRIX means Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, Queen and Defender of the Faith. Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf CAYMAN ISLANDS ELIZABETH II RDM 1987
Reverse	Navy (ship, submarine etc.) Schooner Schooner "Kirk B", sailing to the right beside value. The "Kirk B" was built in 1929 by RB Kirkconnell and Brothers. Over the years, the ship was used as a freighter and for fishing and turtling. Engraver: Stuart Devlin 25 SD
Edge	Reeded (milled)