Scottsdale Mint, in partnership with the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), is pleased to continue the EC8 program with the release of the second issue of “The Nature Isle” from Dominica.
The EC8 (Eastern Caribbean Bank) program consists of four coins minted in 2018 on behalf of each of the eight Caribbean island members that comprise the ECCB – Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
The ECCB is the official issuer of the Eastern Caribbean Dollar the Currency of the EC8 2018 Coin Program.
Highlights:
Contains 1 oz of .999 fine Silver.
Each coin comes in protective plastic capsule.
Limited mintage of 25,000 coins.
Reverse: Scottsdale have focused on a Sisserou Parrot, also called the Imperial, or Dominican Amazon. Only found on Dominica, it’s an excellent choice of subject to differentiate between the various nations in the program. A relatively big bird at 46 cm in length and 900 grams in weight, it’s a gorgeous animal and the countries national bird.
Obverse: Displays an image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, along with the weight and purity.
Both obverse and reverse rims feature wavy radial lines making the coins harder to duplicate and provide a measure of additional security.
The coins, manufactured and distributed by Scottsdale Mint are legal tender in the territories of the eight members that comprise the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank.
Specifications:
Year: 2019
Grade: Brilliant Uncirculated
Denomination: 1 Dollar
Metal Content: 1 Troy Ounce
Purity: .999
Issuer: Dominica
Manufacturer: Scottsdale Mint