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20 Crowns - Elizabeth II Columbus' Voyage Sets Sail; crude bust
| Issuer | Turks and Caicos Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
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| Year | 1989 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing draped bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara, rendered in a bold, somewhat simplified (crude) style. The legend ELIZABETH II · TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS arcs along the upper periphery. The word STERLING appears in small lettering in the right field beside the truncation of the bust. The date 1989 is inscribed in large numerals along the lower periphery. |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II · TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS STERLING 1989 |
| Reverse description | Central scene depicting three square-rigged sailing ships departing from a harbor pier, commemorating Columbus' 1492 voyage to the New World. Two figures stand on the pier in the foreground, shown bidding farewell to the departing fleet. The scene is rendered in moderate relief with detailed rigging and sails. Inscriptions surrounding and within the design identify the commemorative theme and denomination. The exergual area carries multi-line lettering naming the specific event. |
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