Issued in 1974 by the Cayman Islands Currency Board, this 1 Dollar banknote is part of the first official series of the British Overseas Territory. The obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the George IV State Diadem, set against an ornate underprint in shades of blue and green. The note includes inscriptions in English, the official language of the Cayman Islands, and bears the signature of the Currency Board Chairman.
The reverse displays a view of a Caymanian coastal scene, with palm trees and traditional boats, capturing the island’s maritime character and tropical setting. Printed on cotton-based paper, the note includes a solid security thread and a watermark featuring a turtle, a national symbol.
Obverse
Blue on multicolour underprint. Coat of Arms at upper centre, treasure chest left, Queen Elizabeth II at right, denominations in corners
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Cayman Islands Currency Board
This note is legal tender for One Dollar
HE HATH FOUNDED IT UPON THE SEAS
One
Dollar
Issued under the Cayman Islands Currency Law, 1974
Designer: Anthony Buckley
Reverse
Fish and coral at centre. Legend above, denomination below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Cayman Islands Currency Board
ONE DOLLAR
THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY, LIMITED
Watermark
Sea turtle
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Signatures
| Vassel Godfrey Johnson (VGJ) | Chairman |  |
| Thomas Carrol Jefferson (TCJ) | Chairman |  |
Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Comments
UV activity:
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Features
| Issuer | Cayman Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Cayman Islands Currency Board |
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 1971-1974 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 KYD = GBP 0.89 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 156 × 66 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
