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Obverse of 1986 Barbados Silver Proof 25 Dollars
Obverse of 1986 Barbados Silver Proof 25 Dollars

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Reverse of 1986 Barbados Silver Proof 25 Dollars
Reverse of 1986 Barbados Silver Proof 25 Dollars

Reverse of 1997 Barbados $1 Silver Proof
Reverse of 1997 Barbados $1 Silver Proof
Obverse of 1997 Barbados $1 Silver Proof
Obverse of 1997 Barbados $1 Silver Proof
Barbados
Barbados is the eastern-most Caribbean island. It is located at 13.4N, 54.4W. The island, which is less that one million years old, was created by the collision of the Atlantic crustal and Caribbean plates, along with a volcanic eruption. Later coral formed, accumulating to approximately 300 feet. It is geologically unique, being actually two land masses that merged together over the years.
The island was named Los Barbados (bearded-ones) by its discoveror the Portugese explorer Pedro a Campos. It was so named, presumably, after the island's fig trees, which have a beard-like appearance.
The island was uninhabited when first settled by the British in 1627. Slaves worked the sugar plantations established on the island until 1834 when slavery was abolished. The economy remained heavily dependent on sugar, rum, and molasses production through most of the 20th century. The gradual introduction of social and political reforms in the 1940s and 1950s led to complete independence from the UK in 1966. In the 1990s, tourism and manufacturing surpassed the sugar industry in economic importance.

Barbados Coins
The first coinage ever issued specifically for Barbados was the 1788 penny token shown. It was issued by local plantation owner Sir Philip Gibbs. The obverse shows the head of presumably a black African slave, with the motto "I Serve" beneath. the reverse design is a large pineapple with the inscription "BARBADOES PENNY 1788". Note the original Portuguese spelling of Barbadoes. A further issue dated 1792 had Neptune as its reverse type.
The Central Bank of Barbados was established in May 1972 by the Government of Barbados to advance the pace of economic development in the country. Prior to 1972, the East Caribbean Currency Authority (ECCA) was the institution responsible for the management of monetary matters for most of the smaller Eastern Caribbean countries, including Barbados.
Barbados has issued its own coins since 1973.

Specifications
DenominationDiameterWeightFinenessSilver Content
$25 Proof3828.289250.8410
$25 Normal3828.285000.4546
$53831.479250.9359
$130105000.1607

Notes
Denomination = Face Value of Coin
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres
Fineness = Proportion of silver
Weight = Total weight in grams
Silver Content = Actual fine silver content in troy ounces.

Barbados Coins For Sale

DateDenominationDescriptionMintageGradeAvailabilityPrice £Price $Price €
1986$2513th (XIII) Commonwealth Games Manchester20,000Silver ProofAsk£Ask$Ask€Ask
1997One DollarGolden Wedding60,000Silver ProofAsk£Ask$Ask€Ask

Notes
Mintage = Quantity issued, where known, otherwise issue limit.

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