Cayman Islands 1987 10 cents

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was issued for the Cayman Islands 1987-90. The island group south of Cuba was long ruled from Jamaica but came under separate administration after Jamaica obtained her independence in 1962. It is now famous as a tax haven and banking center much patronized by drug lords, ousted dictators and others seeking to avoid publicity.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.90 g, copper-nickel, 21 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 87.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Cross, W. K., The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 55th Ed., Toronto: Charlton International, 2001.

Link to:

• 1972 10 cents
• 1987 5 dollars, parrot, World Wildlife Fund
• 1987 250 dollars, 40th wedding anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip
• 1990 cent
• 1990 5 cents
• 1990 25 cents
• Coins and currency dated 1987