Turks and Caicos Islands Coins 5 Crowns 1991 Columbus Discovery of the New World

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Turks and Caicos Islands Coins 5 Crowns 1991 Columbus Discovery of the New World
Commemorative issue: 500th Anniversary of Columbus' Discovery of the New World

Obverse: Young bust of Queen Elizabeth II right.
Lettering: ELIZABETH II. TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS 1991.
Engraver: Arnold Machin.

Reverse: Columbus presents his plans to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella.
Lettering: 500th ANNIVERSARY OF COLOMBUS DISCOVERY OF THE NEW WORLD 1492-1992 Isabella Commissions Colombus 5 Crown.

Metal:        Copper-nickel.
Weight:      26.5 g.
Diameter:   39.3 mm.
Thickness:  3 mm.