Turks and Caicos Islands Coins
The Turks and Caicos Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean, have an interesting numismatic history that reflects their colonial past and their current status. Over the years, these islands have undergone changes in their monetary system, going through different currencies to the one they use today.
Current currency in circulation
Currently, the official currency of the Turks and Caicos Islands is the U.S. dollar. This decision was taken in 1973 to simplify commercial and tourist transactions, given the geographical and economic proximity to the United States. Although the U.S. dollar is the legal tender, the islands also issue their own commemorative coins in Turks and Caicos dollars, which are popular among collectors but are not used in daily circulation.
Monetary history and relevant facts
Before adopting the U.S. dollar, the Turks and Caicos Islands used several currencies. During the colonial period, the British pound sterling circulated. In 1969, the islands briefly introduced the British West Indies dollar, which was replaced in 1973 by the U.S. dollar. An important milestone in the islands' numismatics was the issuance of their first commemorative coin in 1973, celebrating their new status as a separate territory. Since then, the Turks and Caicos Islands have issued numerous commemorative coins, many of which feature themes related to local flora, fauna and culture, making them coveted pieces by collectors around the world.
| Country | Turks and Caicos Islands |
| Flag | |
| Coin | United States dollar (USD) |
| 1€ | 1,07$ |
| Continent | America Centro |
| Capital city | Cockburn Town |
| ISO2 | TC |
| ISO3 | TCA |
| Catalogued coins | 35 |
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📌 Some countries such as Turks and Caicos Islands have adopted the $USD as their official currency. The coins shown may be earlier or belong to special series editions.
The most valuable coins
The most valuable Turks and Caicos Islands coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
5 crowns (Lord Kitchener 1850-1916)
5 crowns (The Scepter)
5 crowns (Queen scepter with dove)
5 crowns (Imperial Crown of India)
20 crowns (Royal Navy Centenary Submarines)
5 crowns (60th Anniversary - Battle of Britain)
5 crowns (Queen Mother Centennial)
5 crowns (The Queen Mother's crown)
5 crowns (Queen Victoria Crown)
5 crowns (Death of the Queen Mother)
1/4 crown
1/2 crown
1 crown (Royal Wedding)
5 crowns (World Cup '94, USA)
5 crowns (Centenary of the Royal Navy Submarines)
20 crowns (Queen Victoria)
20 crowns (House of Plantagenet-Ricardo II)
25 crowns (Millennium)
5 crowns (Queen Elizabeth II's 75th birthday)
5 crowns (The Queen Mother)
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