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1989 Uncirculated Coin Set Cover
1989 Uncirculated Coin Set Cover

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Obverse of 1989 Uncirculated Set
Obverse of 1989 Uncirculated Set

Reverse of 1989 Uncirculated Set
Reverse of 1989 Uncirculated Set

Barbados
Barbados is the eastern-most Caribbean island. It is located at 13.4N, 54.4W. The island, which is less than 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.

Specifications of Coins in Set
DenominationDiameterWeightAlloy
$104237.90.925 Silver
$54031.10.800 Silver
$236 Copper-nickel
$128 Copper-nickel
25 Cents24 Copper-nickel
10 Cents13 Copper-nickel
5 Cents21 Brass
1 Cent19 Copper Plated Zinc

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 Coin Sets For Sale

DateCoins in SetDescriptionMintageAvailabilityPrice £Price $Price €
19738Proof Set97,454Ask£Ask$Ask€Ask
19748Proof Set35,600Ask£Ask$Ask€Ask
19758Proof Set20,458Ask£Ask$Ask€Ask
19768Proof Set11,929Ask£Ask$Ask€Ask
1979 8Proof Set4,126Ask£Ask$Ask€Ask
1989 5Uncirculated Set Ask£Ask$Ask€Ask

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Fully Insured £6 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $10 or
Fully Insured $20
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