Cayman Islands 5 Dollars 2018

Issued in 2018 by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, this 5 Dollars banknote is part of the modern polymer series featuring enhanced design and security. The obverse presents a formal portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, surrounded by intricate purple and teal patterns. All inscriptions are in English, and the note includes the signature of the Authority’s Managing Director.

The reverse showcases a hawksbill turtle swimming near coral reefs, representing the Cayman Islands’ commitment to marine conservation and its natural underwater beauty. Printed on polymer, this note includes advanced security features such as a transparent window, microtext, color-shifting ink, and a tactile feature for the visually impaired.

Its dimensions are 156 × 66 mm, and it is cataloged under Pick number P‑39a.

Obverse

Green on multicolour underprint. Coat of Arms at right centre, Hawksbill Turtle around, Queen Elizabeth II at right, denominations in opposite corners.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Cayman Islands Monetary Authority $5
Cayman Brac
Little Cayman
Grand Cayman
HE HATH FOUNDED IT UPON THE SEAS
Minister of Finance
Managing Director
This note is legal tender for
Five Dollars
2010 Series Issued under The Monetary Authority Law
© Cayman Islands Monetary Authority

Reverse

At centre, a pair of Cayman Parrots, conch shell right, denominations opposite corners

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Cayman Islands Monetary Authority $5
$5 Five Dollars
© Cayman Islands Monetary Authority
DE LA RUE

Watermark

Sea Turtle

© gyoschak (CC BY-NC-SA)

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)

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