Bermuda 5 dollars Fitted Dinghy Racing 100th Anniversary Ships silver coin 2003

The 2003 Bermuda $5 “Fitted Dinghy Racing – 100th Anniversary” silver coin celebrates a century of the island’s most iconic sailing competition. Introduced in 1903, Fitted Dinghy Racing is a traditional Bermudian sport that combines speed, skill, and nautical heritage, making it the oldest continuously raced one-design sailing class in the world. The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing a crown, with the inscriptions ELIZABETH II – BERMUDA – $5. The reverse displays two racing dinghies with their sails unfurled and colorful spinnakers: one yellow with a green cross and the other white with a bold red cross. The waves are stylized in blue, symbolizing the ocean waters around Bermuda. Surrounding the scene are the inscriptions FITTED DINGHY RACING – 1903–2003, marking the centenary of this unique sporting tradition. Struck in proof quality, the coin combines mirror-like fields and frosted details, enhanced by vivid color application. This limited-edition release is a perfect blend of maritime history, national identity, and artistic coinage, making it a sought-after treasure for collectors.

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