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Dive into the pristine waters of the Caribbean with the 2026 Loggerhead Turtle Silver Coin.
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| 1 - 19 | $73.18 | $76.25 | $77.20 |
| 20 - 59 | $72.68 | $75.73 | $76.68 |
| 60 - 99 | $72.18 | $75.21 | $76.15 |
| 100 - 299 | $71.68 | $74.69 | $75.62 |
| 300 or more | $71.18 | $74.17 | $75.09 |
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The 2026 1 oz Cayman Islands Loggerhead Turtle Silver Coin marks the return of one of the ocean's most resilient creatures to the celebrated Cayman Islands Sea Life Series. Struck from one full troy ounce of ultra-pure .9999 fine silver, this official sovereign bullion piece is authorized by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) as a legal tender $1 KYD coin.
Exclusively minted by the Scottsdale Mint to a premium proof-like standard, this release is governed by a strict worldwide production limit of 25,000 coins. While the Sea Life program rotates through three iconic native species—the Blue Marlin, the Southern Stingray, and the Loggerhead Turtle—the turtle stands as the ultimate symbol of the territory's founding heritage. Sourced directly through authorized distribution channels, every coin ships in brand-new condition, protected within an individual plastic flip or a protective acrylic capsule.
Among the species celebrated in the Sea Life program, the Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta) shares the deepest historical connection with the archipelago. On May 10, 1503, during his final voyage to the New World, Christopher Columbus sighted the low-lying islands swarming with thousands of sea turtles. Inspired by the sight, he named the islands Las Tortugas.
This biological phenomenon literally put the islands on the global map. While intensive historical harvesting threatened regional populations, decades of targeted environmental protection have fueled an incredible recovery. A 26-year tracking analysis by the Department of Environment (DOE) reveals that local loggerhead nesting has climbed by an average of 8.1% annually, jumping from fewer than 30 monitored nests in 1998 to well over 300 nests in recent seasons. The 2026 edition serves as both a beautiful wildlife tribute and a celebration of modern marine conservation.
The obverse face presents a flawless rendering of the official coat of arms of the Cayman Islands. At the center of the heraldic seal, three five-pointed stars represent the territory's three inhabited islands, resting over horizontal wavy bands signifying the surrounding Caribbean Sea. Above the shield, a majestic gold lion represents historical ties to Great Britain, positioned beneath a green sea turtle and a pineapple that honor local fauna and agricultural history.
The national motto, "HE HATH FOUNDED IT UPON THE SEAS" (Psalm 24:2), is micro-engraved beneath the shield. A background pattern of fine wavy ocean lines frames the composition, complete with clean rim inscriptions: CAYMAN ISLANDS, 1 DOLLAR, 2026, and 1 TROY OZ 9999 FINE SILVER.
The reverse face features a beautifully engraved Loggerhead Turtle gliding effortlessly through its native Caribbean habitat. The detailed engraving accentuates the turtle’s signature heavy head, powerful front flippers adapted for long-distance open-ocean navigation, and the distinct arrangement of structural scutes along its broad carapace.
A wide outer border of nested, geometric wave lines frames the central wildlife motif, establishing clean thematic continuity with the obverse. The proof-like strike features heavily frosted, textured devices paired against highly polished, mirror-like fields, creating a stark cameo effect that makes the turtle appear to rise directly off the coin's surface.
The 2026 1 oz Cayman Islands Loggerhead Turtle Silver Coin marks the return of one of the ocean's most resilient creatures to the celebrated Cayman Islands Sea Life Series. Struck from one full troy ounce of ultra-pure .9999 fine silver, this official sovereign bullion piece is authorized by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) as a legal tender $1 KYD coin.
Exclusively minted by the Scottsdale Mint to a premium proof-like standard, this release is governed by a strict worldwide production limit of 25,000 coins. While the Sea Life program rotates through three iconic native species—the Blue Marlin, the Southern Stingray, and the Loggerhead Turtle—the turtle stands as the ultimate symbol of the territory's founding heritage. Sourced directly through authorized distribution channels, every coin ships in brand-new condition, protected within an individual plastic flip or a protective acrylic capsule.
Among the species celebrated in the Sea Life program, the Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta) shares the deepest historical connection with the archipelago. On May 10, 1503, during his final voyage to the New World, Christopher Columbus sighted the low-lying islands swarming with thousands of sea turtles. Inspired by the sight, he named the islands Las Tortugas.
This biological phenomenon literally put the islands on the global map. While intensive historical harvesting threatened regional populations, decades of targeted environmental protection have fueled an incredible recovery. A 26-year tracking analysis by the Department of Environment (DOE) reveals that local loggerhead nesting has climbed by an average of 8.1% annually, jumping from fewer than 30 monitored nests in 1998 to well over 300 nests in recent seasons. The 2026 edition serves as both a beautiful wildlife tribute and a celebration of modern marine conservation.
The obverse face presents a flawless rendering of the official coat of arms of the Cayman Islands. At the center of the heraldic seal, three five-pointed stars represent the territory's three inhabited islands, resting over horizontal wavy bands signifying the surrounding Caribbean Sea. Above the shield, a majestic gold lion represents historical ties to Great Britain, positioned beneath a green sea turtle and a pineapple that honor local fauna and agricultural history.
The national motto, "HE HATH FOUNDED IT UPON THE SEAS" (Psalm 24:2), is micro-engraved beneath the shield. A background pattern of fine wavy ocean lines frames the composition, complete with clean rim inscriptions: CAYMAN ISLANDS, 1 DOLLAR, 2026, and 1 TROY OZ 9999 FINE SILVER.
The reverse face features a beautifully engraved Loggerhead Turtle gliding effortlessly through its native Caribbean habitat. The detailed engraving accentuates the turtle’s signature heavy head, powerful front flippers adapted for long-distance open-ocean navigation, and the distinct arrangement of structural scutes along its broad carapace.
A wide outer border of nested, geometric wave lines frames the central wildlife motif, establishing clean thematic continuity with the obverse. The proof-like strike features heavily frosted, textured devices paired against highly polished, mirror-like fields, creating a stark cameo effect that makes the turtle appear to rise directly off the coin's surface.
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