Offered here is a set of 2 matching 1955 British Caribbean Territories (Eastern Group) 10 & 25 Cents coins, estimated in VF-30 (Very Fine) condition. This early Queen Elizabeth II issue features the iconic sailing ship reverse, a beautifully detailed design symbolizing trade and connection among the British Caribbean islands.
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🪙 Coin Specifications:
Denominations: 10 & 25 Cents
Year: 1955
Condition: Estimated VF-30 (Very Fine)
Composition: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel
Diameter: 23.6 mm
Edge: Reeded
Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right, by Mary Gillick.
Reverse: Sailing ship with denomination “25” on either side, surrounded by legend BRITISH CARIBBEAN TERRITORIES / EASTERN GROUP.
KM Number: KM# 6
Mint: Royal Mint, London
🧐 Collector’s Note:
These coins mark the first year of issue (1955) for the British Caribbean Territories Eastern Group, a regional currency used across several islands including Barbados, Jamaica, and Trinidad & Tobago prior to national independence. Its nautical reverse remains one of the most admired designs of British colonial coinage. Coins in VF grade display strong ship details with moderate circulation wear and full legibility of inscriptions.
📸 Photos:
Photos are of the actual coins you’ll receive – obverse and reverse shown in high-resolution macro detail. Please review images closely to evaluate condition. Wherever available, a photo-grade reference image is provided for your review and consideration.
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I am not a professional coin grader or dealer. Unless professionally graded, all condition estimates are based on my personal research and visual assessment. Please judge from the photos provided. Coins are sold as-is unless otherwise noted.