100 Dollars (Settlement of Barbados) – Barbados

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 350th Anniversary of the Settlement of Barbados

Barbados

Context

Year: 1975

Issuer: Barbados

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1973)

Total mintage: 39,050

Material

Diameter: 26 mm

Weight: 6.21 g

Gold weight: 3.10 g

Thickness: 1.2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 50% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #18

Numista: #52347

Value

Exchange value: 100 BBD

Bullion value: $518.58

Obverse

Description:

A golden dolphin and a pelican support a shield, topped by a helmet and a fist holding sugarcane, symbolizing Barbados.

Inscription:

350TH ANNIVERSARY

1625 1975

PRIDE AND INDUSTRY

500/1000 FINE GOLD

BARBADOS

FM

Translation:

350TH ANNIVERSARY

1625 1975

PRIDE AND INDUSTRY

500/1000 FINE GOLD

BARBADOS

Script: Latin

Language: English

Engraver: Philip Nathan

Reverse

Description:

Olive Blossom under sail.

Inscription:

ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS

Script: Latin

Engraver: Thomas James Ferrell

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Franklin Mint	(FM)

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1975	FM	16,000
1975	FM	50	Matte
1975	FM	23,000	Proof

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