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Immerse your portfolio in the rare beauty of the Caribbean with the 2026 Cayman Islands Stingray Silver Coin.
| Quantity | Cash/Check | Credit Card | Paypal/Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 19 | $73.16 | $76.23 | $77.18 |
| 20 - 59 | $72.66 | $75.71 | $76.66 |
| 60 - 99 | $72.16 | $75.19 | $76.13 |
| 100 - 599 | $71.66 | $74.67 | $75.60 |
| 600 or more | $71.16 | $74.15 | $75.07 |
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The 2026 1 oz Cayman Islands Stingray Silver Coin marks the highly anticipated return of the Southern Stingray to the prestigious Cayman Islands Sea Life Series. Struck in one full troy ounce of ultra-pure .9999 fine silver, this sovereign bullion coin is issued under the official authority of the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) as a $1 KYD legal tender piece.
Manufactured to an immaculate proof-like finish by the Scottsdale Mint, this release is restricted to a worldwide production cap of 25,000 coins. While the series regularly rotates through three of the region’s most celebrated marine species—the Blue Marlin, the Loggerhead Turtle, and the Stingray—it is the Stingray that commands the deepest personal connection to the modern identity and booming eco-tourism economy of the Cayman Islands. Sourced directly through authorized distribution channels, every coin ships in brand-new condition protected within an individual plastic flip or acrylic capsule.
The specific subject of this coin is the Southern Stingray (Hypanus americanus), an animal that has transformed the shallow sandbars of Grand Cayman’s North Sound into a world-famous natural sanctuary known as Stingray City.
Originally gathering in the area during the 1980s when local fishermen paused in the calm shallows to clean their daily catches, generations of these gentle, long-lived marine ambassadors have become completely habituated to human interaction. Today, Stingray City is widely regarded as the premier shallow-water dive destination on earth. Economically, each resident ray is estimated to generate roughly $500,000 annually in tourism value, translating to an astonishing $10 million to $15 million over the course of a single ray’s natural lifespan.
The obverse face features the intricately engraved official coat of arms of the Cayman Islands. The central heraldic shield showcases three five-pointed stars representing the territory's three inhabited islands, layered over stylized wave patterns that denote the Caribbean Sea. Atop the shield rests a gold lion passant guardant, signaling historical ties to Great Britain, beneath a green sea turtle and a pineapple that celebrate local fauna and agricultural traditions.
The background is filled with a sweeping pattern of fine wavy lines, bordered by the national motto, "HE HATH FOUNDED IT UPON THE SEAS" (Psalm 24:2). Crisp authentication inscriptions frame the rim: CAYMAN ISLANDS, 1 DOLLAR, 2026, and 1 TROY OZ 9999 FINE SILVER.
The reverse face captures a magnificent Southern Stingray undulating effortlessly through its native sandbar habitat. The ray is depicted in a natural, horizontal gliding posture, highlighting its broad, disc-shaped body, expansive pectoral wings, and long trailing tail.
Mirroring the obverse design framework, a wide border of tightly nested wave lines frames the central wildlife motif, creating seamless visual continuity. The brilliant proof-like finish ensures a crisp contrast, allowing the softly frosted, granular details of the stingray’s skin to pop dramatically against a polished, mirror-bright background that mimics sun-drenched tropical water.
The 2026 1 oz Cayman Islands Stingray Silver Coin marks the highly anticipated return of the Southern Stingray to the prestigious Cayman Islands Sea Life Series. Struck in one full troy ounce of ultra-pure .9999 fine silver, this sovereign bullion coin is issued under the official authority of the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) as a $1 KYD legal tender piece.
Manufactured to an immaculate proof-like finish by the Scottsdale Mint, this release is restricted to a worldwide production cap of 25,000 coins. While the series regularly rotates through three of the region’s most celebrated marine species—the Blue Marlin, the Loggerhead Turtle, and the Stingray—it is the Stingray that commands the deepest personal connection to the modern identity and booming eco-tourism economy of the Cayman Islands. Sourced directly through authorized distribution channels, every coin ships in brand-new condition protected within an individual plastic flip or acrylic capsule.
The specific subject of this coin is the Southern Stingray (Hypanus americanus), an animal that has transformed the shallow sandbars of Grand Cayman’s North Sound into a world-famous natural sanctuary known as Stingray City.
Originally gathering in the area during the 1980s when local fishermen paused in the calm shallows to clean their daily catches, generations of these gentle, long-lived marine ambassadors have become completely habituated to human interaction. Today, Stingray City is widely regarded as the premier shallow-water dive destination on earth. Economically, each resident ray is estimated to generate roughly $500,000 annually in tourism value, translating to an astonishing $10 million to $15 million over the course of a single ray’s natural lifespan.
The obverse face features the intricately engraved official coat of arms of the Cayman Islands. The central heraldic shield showcases three five-pointed stars representing the territory's three inhabited islands, layered over stylized wave patterns that denote the Caribbean Sea. Atop the shield rests a gold lion passant guardant, signaling historical ties to Great Britain, beneath a green sea turtle and a pineapple that celebrate local fauna and agricultural traditions.
The background is filled with a sweeping pattern of fine wavy lines, bordered by the national motto, "HE HATH FOUNDED IT UPON THE SEAS" (Psalm 24:2). Crisp authentication inscriptions frame the rim: CAYMAN ISLANDS, 1 DOLLAR, 2026, and 1 TROY OZ 9999 FINE SILVER.
The reverse face captures a magnificent Southern Stingray undulating effortlessly through its native sandbar habitat. The ray is depicted in a natural, horizontal gliding posture, highlighting its broad, disc-shaped body, expansive pectoral wings, and long trailing tail.
Mirroring the obverse design framework, a wide border of tightly nested wave lines frames the central wildlife motif, creating seamless visual continuity. The brilliant proof-like finish ensures a crisp contrast, allowing the softly frosted, granular details of the stingray’s skin to pop dramatically against a polished, mirror-bright background that mimics sun-drenched tropical water.
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