Cayman Islands 1996 Series One Dollar Banknote
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1996
This Cayman Islands one dollar banknote is an official piece of legal tender issued under the Cayman Islands Currency Law (Revised) as part of the 1996 Series. Measuring 6.25 inches in width by 2.5 inches in height and weighing 2.6 grams, this paper currency showcases a high level of intricate design.
The obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, accompanied by the Cayman Islands coat of arms and a graphic of a treasure chest. The note is marked with the printed signature of G.A. McCarthy, serving as Chairman, and bears the serial number B/1 215512 printed in black. The reverse side of the banknote transitions to a marine theme, depicting an underwater scene filled with coral and a French Angelfish.
This security-printed banknote was produced by the printer Thomas De La Rue Limited, representing a standard example of late 20th-century Caribbean numismatic design.
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Physical characteristics
- Weight
- 2.6 g
- Dimensions
- 6.25"W x 2.5"H
Technical characteristics
- Series
- 1996 Series
- Printer
- Thomas De La Rue Limited
- Denomination
- One Dollar
- Serial number
- B/1 215512
Design
- Obverse
- Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with tiara, Cayman Islands coat of arms, treasure chest
- Reverse
- Underwater scene with coral and a French Angelfish
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Thomas De La Rue Limited
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