Gold Ounce 2025 Marlin, Coin from Cayman Islands - detailed information

The Cayman Islands is a self-governing British Overseas Territory, the largest by population, in the western Caribbean Sea. The territory has its own currency, the Cayman Islands Dollar, in which the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) issues a variety of circulating coins and banknotes.

The government also authorises some foreign mints to strike commemorative and bullion coins under its jurisdiction, for collector's purposes or for investment. Many of these are in standard bullion sizes, including one ounce (1oz) of gold.

This design continues the Cayman Islands Marlin series of premium bullion coins by the Scottsdale Mint. After a brief hiatus (there was no release in 2022), the series was expanded with other sea creatures in 2023, becoming the Cayman Sea Life Coin Series.

The mint says about it:
Slicing through the Caribbean with unmatched speed and elegance, the Blue Marlin takes center stage in the 2025 Cayman Islands Sea Life Series. This limited edition release pays tribute to one of the ocean’s most powerful and revered predators - a creature that embodies strength, agility, and the untamed spirit of the sea.

The Blue Marlin (Makaira nigricans) is a marvel of marine evolution. With a streamlined body, striking cobalt-blue coloring, and a signature spear-like bill, this apex predator commands attention in the open waters surrounding the Cayman Islands. Capable of reaching speeds over 80 miles per hour, the marlin uses its agility and power to dominate its domain - a living symbol of grace and force in motion.

Long respected by Caymanians and beloved by big game anglers, the marlin plays a starring role in the islands’ maritime heritage. Its image is etched into the cultural identity of the region, from artwork and tourism to coins and emblems. The deep waters just offshore have drawn generations of fishermen in pursuit of this elusive, prized catch, contributing to the Cayman Islands' reputation as a world-class fishing destination.

Blue Marlin are highly migratory, crossing ocean basins on vast journeys that defy borders. Their travels mirror the islands’ seafaring roots - first mapped by Columbus in 1503 and later shaped by centuries of exploration and cultural exchange. The marlin's endurance and instinct reflect the same determination found in the Caymanian spirit.

As interest in sportfishing grows, so too does the need for balance. Conservation-minded practices have emerged across the Caribbean to help protect marlin populations, ensuring future generations can witness the awe of this creature in its natural habitat. This coin honors not only the marlin’s might but also the shared responsibility to safeguard the wild beauty of the Cayman Islands.