Issued in 2014 by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, this 10 Dollars banknote is part of the polymer series designed for enhanced durability and security. The obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, set against a rich orange and brown background with intricate patterns. The note includes inscriptions in English, the official language, and bears the signature of the Monetary Authority’s Managing Director.
The reverse depicts a detailed image of a green sea turtle swimming over a coral reef, symbolizing the islands’ vibrant marine ecosystem. Printed on polymer, the note incorporates advanced security elements such as a transparent window, color-shifting ink, microtext, and a tactile feature for the visually impaired.
The dimensions are 156 × 66 mm. It is cataloged under Pick number P‑40a.
Obverse
Red on multicolour underprint. Coat of Arms at right centre, Land Crabs around, Queen Elizabeth II at right, denominations in opposite corners.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Cayman Islands Monetary Authority $10
Cayman Brac
Little Cayman
Grand Cayman
HE HATH FOUNDED IT UPON THE SEAS
Minister of Finance
Managing Director
This note is legal tender for
Ten Dollars
2010 Series Issued under The Monetary Authority Law
© Cayman Islands Monetary Authority
Reverse
At centre, an Orchid, shell right, denominations opposite corners
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Cayman Islands Monetary Authority $10
$10 Ten Dollars
© Cayman Islands Monetary Authority
DE LA RUE
Watermark
Sea Turtle “CIMA”
Signatures
| William McKeeva Bush (WMB) | Minister of Finance | ![]() |
| Cindy Scotland (CS) | Managing Director | ![]() |
| Marco William Archer (MWA) | Minister of Finance | ![]() |
| Roy Taggart (RT) | Minister of Finance | ![]() |
Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Features
| Location | Cayman Islands (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Issuing institution | Cayman Islands Monetary Authority |
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 2010-2018 |
| Value | 10 Dollars 10 KYD = GBP 8.88 |
| Currency | Dollar (1972-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 156 × 66 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |




