2022 Silver 1 oz Antigua & Barbuda Coat of Arms Coin Proof (Colored)

The 2022 1 oz Antigua & Barbuda Coat of Arms Silver Proof Colored Coin was minted by the renowned Scottsdale Mint in collaboration with the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB). The fifth in the EC8 Antigua & Barbuda series is full hand-applied color on a proof finish with an ultra-limited mintage of only 500 coins ever minted globally, making it one of the most collectible releases in the entire EC8 program.

Coins Specifications

• Metal: Silver
• Purity: .999 Fine Silver
• Weight: 1 Troy Ounce (31.1 g)
• Diameter: 39.0 mm
• Thickness: 3.1 mm
• Face Value: 2 Eastern Caribbean Dollars
• Mintage: 500 coins
• Finish: Proof, Colorized
• Edge: Reeded
• Packaging: Display box, capsule, Certificate of Authenticity
• Mint: Scottsdale Mint
• Issued By: Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB)

Design

The Obverse Profile: Raphael Maklouf's fourth portrait effigy of Queen Elizabeth II is inscribed with the words "EASTERN CARIBBEAN CENTRAL BANK · QUEEN ELIZABETH II · 1 OZ .999 SILVER · TWO DOLLARS.

The Reverse Profile: #Renders the entire Coat of Arms of Antigua and Barbuda in colour with faithful depiction of each heraldic element in the national emblem in a beaded border.

Detailed Product Narrative

The Coat of Arms was designed by Gordon Christopher in 1966 and adopted on 16th February 1967, it has significant national value and was designed by him.

• Rising Sun — A new beginning; The rays stand for the six parishes of Antigua and Barbuda.
• Black Background — Respects African heritage of the people of this Nation
• Sugar Mill—symbolizes the sugar industry of Antigua, a historic industry that was the main source of income for the country's economy.
• Pineapple — Represents Antigua's renowned Black Pineapple, a local crop.
• Two Deer — The only large animals indigenous to the Eastern Caribbean; one carrying cane sugar and the other aloe.
• Hibiscus Flowers—Symbolize the profusion of tropical vegetation on the island.
• Hibiscus Flowers—The symbol of the profusion of tropical vegetation on the island.
• The school's motto is 'Each Endeavoring, All Achieving.'

About the EC8 Series

The EC8 program honors the eight countries that are a part of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union, a program created by the Scottsdale Mint and ECCB. With each annual release, the mintage is limited, and it's the colorized proof issues that have the fewest produced—ensuring their long-term collectibility.

Why Buy From BOLD Precious Metals?

• A proof coin is the 500th coin to be struck colored in the world. A proof coin is the 500th proof struck in color in the world.
• Legal tender—2 Eastern Caribbean Dollars, issued by the ECCB
• One of America's most esteemed private mints, Scottsdale Mint, has quality.
• Ships complete with display box, capsule and COA provided.