Silver Ounce 2022 CIMA 25th Anniversary, 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 thin lines radiating from the shield. The date of issue 2022 is divided by the Coat of Arms.

In the rim around above, the name of the country: CAYMAN ISLANDS.Around below, the face value ONE DOLLAR.

Around left and around right, the metal content 1 TROY OZ 999 FINE SILVER (one troy ounce of 99.9% silver).

At centre, the reverse displays a large numeral 25, below which years. On a ribbon behind, the anniversary dates 1997 and 2022.

In the background, a sailing boat and three stars representing each of the three inhabited Islands.

Around the rim, the inscription CAYMAN ISLANDS MONETARY AUTHORITY.

Finish: proof.
Packaging: in a presentation case, with Certificate of Authenticity.
Distribution: only sold through the official CIMA store.