This category groups together currencies issued by various British Overseas Territories located on the American continent. It includes coins and banknotes from regions such as the Cayman Islands, the British Virgin Islands, Bermuda, Montserrat, the Turks and Caicos Islands, Anguilla, the Falkland Islands, and Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (although Saint Helena is geographically closer to Africa, it is often grouped with American collections for historical and administrative reasons). The collection includes historical and contemporary currencies, offering an overview of the monetary history and cultural diversity of these territories under British administration.
Collectors will find in this section coins of different denominations, materials (copper, nickel, silver, gold, etc.) and iconographic motifs. These motifs often reflect colonial history, local fauna and flora, as well as British royal symbols. The presence of Queen Elizabeth II is frequent on coins issued during her reign.
The rarity and value of these currencies vary considerably depending on their state of preservation, mintage, and demand on the numismatic market. Commemorative coins and special issues are particularly sought after by collectors.
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