25 Dollars - Elizabeth II Kings of England: Houses of Stuart and Orange-Nassau
| Issuer | Cayman Islands |
|---|---|
| Year | 1980 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 25 Dollars |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 35.64 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Arnold Machin Reverse: Michael Rizzello |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#55 |
| Obverse description | Right-facing portrait of HRM Queen Elizabeth II wearing the `Girls of Great Britain and Ireland` diamond tiara. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | CAYMAN ISLANDS ELIZABETH II CHI 1980 |
| Reverse description | Portrets of the kings of the Houses of Stuart and Orange-Nassau: James I, Charles I, Charles II, James II and William III (who co-ruled with Mary II until her death in 1694). |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | JAMES·I·1603-1625 CHARLES·I·1625-1649 CHARLES·II·1649-1685 25 DOLLARS JAMES·II·1685-1688 WILLIAM·III·1689-1702 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint |
CHI Valcambi SA, Balerna,Switzerland |
| Mintage |
1980 CHI - Proof - 12 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 1831552000 |
| Additional information |
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Historical Context: Issued in 1980 by the Cayman Islands, this 25 Dollars coin commemorates the "Kings of England: Houses of Stuart and Orange-Nassau." As a British Overseas Territory, the Cayman Islands frequently issued coinage celebrating British history and royal lineage, reinforcing its enduring connection to the Crown. This theme highlights a pivotal period from the early