2025 1 oz EC8 St. Lucia Parrot Gold Coin

2025 1 oz EC8 St. Lucia Parrot Gold Coin
2025 1 oz EC8 St. Lucia Parrot Gold Coin
2025 1 oz EC8 St. Lucia Parrot Gold Coin
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2025 1 oz EC8 St. Lucia Parrot Gold Coin

The 2025 1 oz EC8 St. Lucia Parrot Gold Coin celebrates one of the Caribbean's greatest wildlife conservation stories. Issued for Saint Lucia as part of the Eastern Caribbean 8 (EC8) Series, the coin features the island's national bird—the St. Lucia Parrot, affectionately known as Jacquot.

Struck by Scottsdale Mint under the authority of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), each coin contains 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold and is issued as $10 XCD legal tender across the ECCB member nations.

With a worldwide mintage limited to 2,500 coins, this Brilliant Uncirculated release is the scarcest standard-format version of the 2025 St. Lucia design. Every coin is individually packaged in Scottsdale Mint's serialized Certi-Lock authentication card, and BOLD Precious Metals is proud to offer it as an authorized Scottsdale Mint dealer.

The Eastern Caribbean 8 Series

Since its launch in 2018, the Eastern Caribbean 8 (EC8) program has celebrated the history, wildlife, and cultural identity of the eight nations that make up the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union.

Each year, Scottsdale Mint releases a unique design for:

  • Anguilla
  • Antigua & Barbuda
  • Dominica
  • Grenada
  • Montserrat
  • Saint Kitts & Nevis
  • Saint Lucia
  • Saint Vincent & the Grenadines

Every coin highlights a symbol closely associated with its island. For Saint Lucia, no emblem is more meaningful than the Jacquot, whose recovery from near extinction has become a source of national pride.

Jacquot: Saint Lucia's National Bird

The St. Lucia Parrot (Amazona versicolor) is found nowhere else in the world. Endemic to Saint Lucia, it lives within the island's subtropical and tropical montane forests and has long been recognized as the country's national bird.

Known locally as Jacquot, it is also one of Saint Lucia's largest native birds, measuring around 18 inches in length.

Its brilliant plumage makes it one of the most colorful members of the Amazon parrot family. Shades of emerald green are complemented by vivid blue, purple, scarlet, yellow, black, and white, inspiring the scientific name versicolor, meaning "many-colored."

A Remarkable Conservation Success

By 1976, the St. Lucia Parrot had declined to an estimated 150 birds. Years of habitat destruction, hunting, and illegal trapping had pushed the species close to extinction.

In response, conservationists launched an island-wide Pride Campaign to encourage residents to protect the bird and its habitat.

Jacquot quickly became the face of the campaign, appearing in schools, on radio programs, billboards, postage stamps, posters, hats, and T-shirts. As public awareness grew, so did local support for protecting the island's forests and wildlife.

The campaign dramatically reduced hunting and habitat loss, allowing the species to recover steadily over the following decades.

Today, approximately 2,000 St. Lucia Parrots inhabit the island's forests, making the Jacquot one of the Caribbean's most celebrated wildlife conservation success stories.

Struck in .9999 fine gold, this coin pays tribute to that achievement while highlighting the bird's remarkable beauty.

Coin Design

Obverse

The obverse features the official seal of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, displaying the initials ECCB framed by laurel branches.

Inscriptions include:

  • EASTERN CARIBBEAN CENTRAL BANK
  • TEN DOLLARS
  • 1 OZ .9999 GOLD
  • 2025

Established in 1983, the ECCB serves as the monetary authority for the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union and oversees the Eastern Caribbean dollar, which has maintained a fixed exchange rate of EC$2.70 to US$1 since 1976.

Reverse

The reverse depicts the St. Lucia Parrot perched within the lush montane forests that form its natural habitat.

Its signature blue-violet crown, emerald-green feathers, and scarlet breast are rendered in exceptional detail, while the Brilliant Uncirculated finish creates a striking contrast between the frosted design and reflective fields.

The reverse also bears the inscriptions:

SAINT LUCIA2025

Why Collect the 2025 St. Lucia Parrot Gold Coin?

Limited Worldwide Mintage

Only 2,500 Brilliant Uncirculated gold coins will be released worldwide—making this issue ten times scarcer than its silver counterpart.

One Troy Ounce of .9999 Fine Gold

Each coin contains one full troy ounce of four-nines fine gold, exceeding the purity standards required for Precious Metals IRA eligibility.

Official ECCB Legal Tender

Issued with a $10 XCD face value, the coin combines sovereign backing with investment-grade precious metal content.

Honors a Conservation Milestone

The Jacquot's recovery from approximately 150 birds to around 2,000 represents one of the Caribbean's most inspiring wildlife restoration stories.

Scottsdale Mint Quality

Produced by Scottsdale Mint, the coin reflects the mint's reputation for detailed craftsmanship and premium bullion production.

Certi-Lock Authentication

Every coin is sealed in Scottsdale Mint's Certi-Lock packaging, featuring a unique serial number and encrypted authentication technology for added confidence.

Related Releases

2025 EC8 St. Lucia Parrot Silver Coin

Features the same artwork in 1 oz of .999 fine silver with a worldwide mintage of 25,000 coins. It offers a more affordable way to own the 2025 St. Lucia design.

2024 EC8 St. Lucia Flamingo Gold Coin

The previous Saint Lucia gold release features two Caribbean Flamingos and shares the same 2,500-coin mintage, making it a natural companion for collectors building a complete Saint Lucia set.

2021 EC8 St. Lucia Gold Coin

An earlier Saint Lucia issue featuring a different island symbol, struck in 1 oz of .9999 fine gold with the same limited mintage of 2,500 pieces.

Complete 2025 EC8 Gold Collection

Each of the eight ECCB member nations received its own 2025 gold release, all struck to the same .9999 purity and limited to 2,500 coins worldwide.

2025 American Gold Eagle

Collectors seeking maximum liquidity within the U.S. market may prefer the American Gold Eagle. Those interested in four-nines fine gold, Caribbean wildlife, and limited-mintage world bullion may find the EC8 St. Lucia Parrot a compelling alternative.

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