918) "Flamingo", St. Lucia: Eighth and last coin to be issued in the Eastern Caribbean Gold and Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme: (EC8 Programme)- all coins were released with the issue date as 2018: Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars) and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars):
Scottsdale Mint in collaboration with the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) had initiated for the first time, a Gold and Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme titled - the "EC8". (Sottsdale Mint had earlier brought out popular coins like "Cayman Islands Marlin", "Hokusal" and "The Great Wave").
The "EC8" Coin Programme consists of four coins minted with the release date as "2018" on behalf of each of the eight Caribbean Island Members (CIM) that comprises the ECCB - Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent & the Grenadines.
Some of these nations have never had a gold or silver bullion coin issued for them, but the present series has a unique design for each country being released/issued throughout the year.
The ECCB is the official issuer of the Eastern Caribbean Dollar - the currency of the "EC8 2018 Coin Programme".
All coins are legal tender in the territories of all 8 members that comprises the ECCB.
The eighth and last coin is titled "Flamingo" and is from St. Lucia:
St. Lucia is a sovereign island country in the West Indies, in the Eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean. Part of the Lesser Antilles, it is located North/North-east of the island of Saint Vincent, North-west of Barbados and South of Martinique. It covers a land area of 617 sq. kms (or about 238 square miles) and has a population of about 170,000 - present day. Its capital is Castries.
In 1500, Juan de la Costa, first mentioned this island on his map calling it "El Falcon".
In 1511, a Spanish Cedula mentions the island within the Spanish domain.
In 1520, a globe in the Vatican shows the island as "Sancta Lucia.
A 1529 Spanish map shows "S. Luzia".
One of the Windward Islands, Saint Lucia was named after Saint Lucy of Syracuse. It is the only country in the world to be named after a historical woman (Ireland is named after the Celtic Goddess of Fertility - Eire).
The French were the Island's first European settlers. It is believed that the French sailors were shipwrecked here on 13th December, the Feast Day of St. Lucy and named the island in honour of "Sainte Lucie".
In 1660, they signed a treaty with the local Caribs.
From 1663 to 1667, the British took control of the Island.
Later, the British fought a series of 14 wars with the French and control of the island changed frequently (it was ruled 7 times each by both the countries). Because it switched control so many times between Britain and France, Saint Lucia was nicknamed "Helen of the West Indies".
In 1840, Representative government was set up.
In 1953, universal suffrage was established.
From 1958 to 1962, the Island was a member of the West Indies Federation.
On 22.02.1979, Saint Lucia became an independent state and a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
St. Lucia is also a member of "Organisation internationale de la Francophonie".
The Coins:
The Reverse of the 10 Dollars Gold Bullion Coin
The Reverse of the 10 Dollars Gold coloured Commemorative Coin
The Reverse on both the coins depicts a pair of Flamingoes.
Around 186 species of birds are recorded in St. Lucia of which the American Flamingoes are a prominent species.
The inscriptions are - "St. Lucia" (on the upper periphery) and "2018" (on the lower periphery).
Around 186 species of birds are recorded in St. Lucia of which the American Flamingoes are a prominent species.
The inscriptions are - "St. Lucia" (on the upper periphery) and "2018" (on the lower periphery).
On the Obverse of the 10 Dollars Gold Bullion Coin is seen an image of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right. The Queen's effigy is shown surrounded by a pair of leaves.
The peripheral inscriptions are - "EASTERN CARIBBEAN CENTRAL BANK", "10 DOLLARS", "1 Oz. .9999 gold", "Queen Elizabeth II".
The specifications of this 10 Dollars Gold Bullion Coin are:
Theme: Flamingoes; Country of Origin: St. Lucia; Denominational value: 10 Dollars; Mint: Scottsdale Mint; Diameter/Size: 38.6 mm; Weight: 31.1 grams or 1.0 Oz.; Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Gold (Au); Mintage: Proof - 500 pieces, Brilliant Uncirculated - 2,500 pieces; Coin Quality: Proof and Proof with selective colouring and Brilliant Uncirculated; Peripheral Design: Both Obverse and Reverse rims feature wavy radial lines making the coin harder to duplicate and providing a measure of security.
The Proof Coins (both Gold and Silver issues) are housed in a capsule which is kept in a custom-made box and come with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
The peripheral inscriptions are - "EASTERN CARIBBEAN CENTRAL BANK", "10 DOLLARS", "1 Oz. .9999 gold", "Queen Elizabeth II".
The specifications of this 10 Dollars Gold Bullion Coin are:
Theme: Flamingoes; Country of Origin: St. Lucia; Denominational value: 10 Dollars; Mint: Scottsdale Mint; Diameter/Size: 38.6 mm; Weight: 31.1 grams or 1.0 Oz.; Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Gold (Au); Mintage: Proof - 500 pieces, Brilliant Uncirculated - 2,500 pieces; Coin Quality: Proof and Proof with selective colouring and Brilliant Uncirculated; Peripheral Design: Both Obverse and Reverse rims feature wavy radial lines making the coin harder to duplicate and providing a measure of security.
The Proof Coins (both Gold and Silver issues) are housed in a capsule which is kept in a custom-made box and come with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
The Reverse of the 2 Dollars Silver Bullion Coin
The Reverse of the 2 Dollars Silver Bullion Coloured Commemorative Coin
The Reverse on both the coins depict a pair of Flamingoes.
Around 186 species of birds are recorded in St. Lucia of which the American Flamingoes are a prominent species.
The inscriptions are - "St. Lucia" (on the upper periphery) and "2018" (on the lower periphery).
The Reverse on both the coins depict a pair of Flamingoes.
Around 186 species of birds are recorded in St. Lucia of which the American Flamingoes are a prominent species.
The inscriptions are - "St. Lucia" (on the upper periphery) and "2018" (on the lower periphery).
On the Obverse of the 2 Dollars Silver Bullion Coin is seen an image of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right.
The peripheral inscriptions are - "EASTERN CARIBBEAN CENTRAL BANK", "2 DOLLARS", "1 Oz .999 SILVER", "QUEEN ELIABETH II".
The specifications of the 2 Dollars Silver Bullion Coin are:
Theme: Flamingoes; Country of Origin: St. Lucia; Denominational value: 2 Dollars; Mint: Scottsdale Mint; Diameter/Size:39.0 mm; Weight: 31.1 grams or 1.0 Oz; Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Mintage: Proof - 2,500 pieces, Brilliant Uncirculated - 25,000 pieces; Coin Quality: Proof and Proof with selective colouring and Brilliant Uncirculated; Peripheral Design: Both Obverse and Reverse rims feature wavy radial lines making the coins harder to duplicate and providing a measure of security.
For some other interesting posts on Currencies of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, please visit the following links:
13) "Spice Island of the Caribbean", Grenada: Fifth Coin out of 8 to be issued in the "Eastern Caribbean Gold & Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme" ("EC8 Programme") - all coins to be released in 2018: Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars) and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars)
14) Anguilla - "Culinary Capital" of the East caribbean: Sixth Coin out of 8 to be issued in the Eastern Caribbean Gold & Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme: "EC8 Coin Programme"): all coins to be released with the issue date as 2018 - Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars) and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars):
15) "Seaplane" St. Vincent & the Grenadines: Seventh Coin out of eight to be issued in the Eastern Caribbean Gold & Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme: (EC8 Programme) - all coins to be issued with the date as "2018": Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars) and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars)
16) "Flamingo", St. Lucia: Eighth and last coin to be issued in the Eastern Caribbean Gold and Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme: (EC8 Pragramme) - all coins were released with the issue date as 2018: Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars)and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars)
The peripheral inscriptions are - "EASTERN CARIBBEAN CENTRAL BANK", "2 DOLLARS", "1 Oz .999 SILVER", "QUEEN ELIABETH II".
The specifications of the 2 Dollars Silver Bullion Coin are:
Theme: Flamingoes; Country of Origin: St. Lucia; Denominational value: 2 Dollars; Mint: Scottsdale Mint; Diameter/Size:39.0 mm; Weight: 31.1 grams or 1.0 Oz; Metal Composition: .999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Mintage: Proof - 2,500 pieces, Brilliant Uncirculated - 25,000 pieces; Coin Quality: Proof and Proof with selective colouring and Brilliant Uncirculated; Peripheral Design: Both Obverse and Reverse rims feature wavy radial lines making the coins harder to duplicate and providing a measure of security.
For some other interesting posts on Currencies of the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, please visit the following links:
13) "Spice Island of the Caribbean", Grenada: Fifth Coin out of 8 to be issued in the "Eastern Caribbean Gold & Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme" ("EC8 Programme") - all coins to be released in 2018: Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars) and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars)
14) Anguilla - "Culinary Capital" of the East caribbean: Sixth Coin out of 8 to be issued in the Eastern Caribbean Gold & Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme: "EC8 Coin Programme"): all coins to be released with the issue date as 2018 - Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars) and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars):
15) "Seaplane" St. Vincent & the Grenadines: Seventh Coin out of eight to be issued in the Eastern Caribbean Gold & Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme: (EC8 Programme) - all coins to be issued with the date as "2018": Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars) and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars)
16) "Flamingo", St. Lucia: Eighth and last coin to be issued in the Eastern Caribbean Gold and Silver Bullion and Commemorative Coin Programme: (EC8 Pragramme) - all coins were released with the issue date as 2018: Gold Bullion Coins (10 Dollars)and Silver Bullion Coins (2 Dollars)
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