100 Crowns - Elizabeth II Age of Exploration

Features

Issuer	Turks and Caicos Islands (British Overseas Territories)
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type	Non-circulating coins
Year	1975
Value	100 Crowns
Currency	Crown (1969-date)
Composition	Gold (.500)
Weight	12.44 g
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Number	N# 101312
References	KM# 11 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

Commemorative issue

Age of Exploration

Obverse

Young bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II D · G · REGINA
1975

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Spacecraft flying around globe, denomination below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TURKS AND CAICOS·AGE OF EXPLORATION, 1492-1962
JOHN GLENN
FRIENDSHIP 7
SCOTT CARPENTER
AURORA 7
·100 CROWNS·

Edge

Embossed with incuse lettering

Lettering: REDEMABLE AT TURKS AND CAICOS FOR US CURRENCY

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Date	Mintage
Undetermined
1975	756
1975	1 508	Proof

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Numista Rarity index: 94 Search tips

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Bullion value: USD 867.27 Search tips

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Actual gold weight: 0.200 oz

Current gold price: 4336.85 USD/oz (see gold price

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2026 April 26 Modern World Coin Showcase Auction 65200 Lot 99196	26 Apr 2026	1975 – Proof	UNC (PCGS PR66 Deep Cameo)	USD 976.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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