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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€ 1,05$
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:

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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.

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Coin Catalog

5 crowns (Queen Mother Centennial)

FO#24733
Year: 2000
Weight: 26,20 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 39,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 crowns (The Queen Mother's crown)

FO#24726
Year: 2004
Weight: 28,28 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 38,61 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 crowns (Queen Victoria Crown)

FO#24719
Year: 2004
Weight: 28,28 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 38,61 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 crowns (Death of the Queen Mother)

FO#24730
Year: 2002
Weight: 26,46 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 38,61 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 crowns (Lord Kitchener 1850-1916)

FO#24716
Year: 2004
Weight: 41,00 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 38,61 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 crowns (The Scepter)

FO#24727
Year: 2004
Weight: 28,28 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 38,61 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 crowns (Queen scepter with dove)

FO#24720
Year: 2004
Weight: 28,28 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 38,61 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 crowns (Imperial Crown of India)

FO#24717
Year: 2004
Weight: 28,28 g
Composition:
Diameter: 38,61 mm
Edge: Ribbed

20 crowns (Royal Navy Centenary Submarines)

FO#24739
Year: 2001
Weight:
Composition: Silver (0,925)
Diameter: 38,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 crowns (60th Anniversary - Battle of Britain)

FO#24732
Year: 2000
Weight: 10,00 g
Composition: Silver (0,999)
Diameter: 31,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

1/4 crown

FO#13503 KM#51
Price: 0,88€ - 5,02€
Year: 1981
Weight: 5,70 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 24,30 mm
Edge: Ribbed

1/2 crown

FO#13178 KM#52
Year: 1981
Weight: 11,45 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 30,63 mm
Edge: Ribbed

1 crown (Royal Wedding)

FO#22864 KM#60
Price: 11,00€
Year: 1986
Weight: 28,00 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 38,61 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 crowns (World Cup '94, USA)

FO#4596 KM#94
Year: 1993
Weight: 27,00 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 39,50 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 crowns (Centenary of the Royal Navy Submarines)

FO#24735 KM#233
Year: 2001
Weight: 27,00 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 39,30 mm
Edge: Ribbed

20 crowns (Queen Victoria)

FO#24738 KM#236
Year: 2001
Weight: 31,10 g
Composition: Silver
Diameter: 28,28 mm
Edge: Ribbed

20 crowns (House of Plantagenet-Ricardo II)

FO#24731 KM#245
Year: 2002
Weight: 31,16 g
Composition: Silver (0,999)
Diameter: 29,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

25 crowns (Millennium)

FO#24734 KM#272
Year: 2000
Weight: 6,90 g
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 25,40 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 crowns (Queen Elizabeth II's 75th birthday)

FO#24736 KM#279
Year: 2001
Weight: 26,50 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 39,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

5 crowns (The Queen Mother)

FO#24737 KM#281
Year: 2001
Weight: 10,00 g
Composition: Silver (0,999)
Diameter: 31,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

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