Gold Ounce 2023 Stingray, Coin from Cayman Islands - detailed information

The obverse of the coin displays the Coat of Arms of the Cayman Islands, which consists of a shield, a crested helm and the motto. Three stars, representing each of the three inhabited Islands (Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac), are set in the lower two-thirds of the shield. The stars rest on wavy bands representing the sea. In the top third of the shield is a lion passant guardant (walking with the further forepaw raised and the body seen from the side), representing Britain. Above the shield is a turtle on a coil of rope. Behind the turtle is a pineapple. The turtle represents the seafaring history; the rope, its traditional thatch-rope industry; and the pineapple, its ties with Jamaica.

The islands’ motto, HE HATH FOUNDED IT UPON THE SEAS is on a ribbon below the shield. This line, a verse from Psalm 24 Verse 2, acknowledges the Christian heritage of the country, as well as its ties to the sea.

The background of the centre is textured with lines resembling sea waves.

In the rim, which is textured with thin wavy lines, around above is the name of the country and the face value: CAYMAN ISLANDS · 5 DOLLARS. Around below, the date of issue 2023.

Within a centre surrounded by a rope, the reverse design depicts a stingray swimming in the ocean.

In a circle above, a sailing ship and the three stars of the Coat of Arms of the Cayman Islands.

Around below in the rim, which is textured with thin wavy lines, the inscription STINGRAY and the metal content 1 OZ 9999 GOLD (one troy ounce of 99.99% gold).

Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated, proof-like.
Packaging: in a protective capsule.
Release date: 23 February 2024.
Release price: US$ 2,102.34.