Cayman Islands 1990 cent

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was issued for the Cayman Islands 1987-90. The reverse features the Great Cayman thrush (Turdus ravidus), now extinct. 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: 2.85 g, bronze, 16 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, 47th Ed., Toronto: Charlton International, 1993.

Link to:

• 1987 10 cents
• 1990 5 cents
• 1990 25 cents
• Cayman Islands 1990 25 dollars 50th anniversary, evacuation of Dunkirk
• Cayman Islands 1990 50 dollars 50th anniversary, Battle of Britain
• Cayman Islands 1990 100 dollars 50th anniversary, evacuation of Dunkirk
• Cayman Islands 1990 250 dollars 50th anniversary, Battle of Britain
• Coins and currency dated 1990