Silver Ounce 2024 Regatta, Coin from Anguilla - detailed information

Anguilla is a British overseas territory in the Caribbean which uses the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (EC$) as its currency; it is the common currency of six independent states and two British Overseas Territories. The EC$ has both common and national issues. All common circulating coins are issued under the authority of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank and have no issuing country specified on them. Separately, each member country can also strike coins bearing its national symbols; these coins are legal tender in all members states, and are usually commemorative or bullion not intended for general circulation. Most of the member states are also members of the (British) Commonwealth of Nations and share the same monarch with the United Kingdom, so that the effigy of the monarch is displayed on the coins and banknotes of the currency.

Anguilla has authorised some foreign mints to strike coins under its issuing authority for collector's purposes. Some of these are in popular bullion formats, such as one troy ounce (1 oz) of silver.

This coin is part of the seventh edition of the Eastern Caribbean 8 (EC8) series of premium bullion coins by the Scottsdale Mint, which has a new annual design for each country of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). The 2024 coin for Anguilla features a sailboat regatta.

The mint says about it:
Glide into the heart of the Caribbean with a design that captures the quiet strength and enduring beauty of Anguilla’s nautical legacy. At its center is a single ship, alone on the open water, its sail full of wind, its course steady - an image that speaks to generations of craftsmanship, courage, and connection to the sea.

This piece is more than an artistic expression; it’s a window into Anguilla’s seafaring identity. Where some see isolation, Anguillans see the purpose. The lone vessel is a symbol of self-reliance, resilience, and the deep cultural rhythm of life shaped by the ocean’s ebb and flow.

From the gentle arc of the sail to the rhythmic motion of the waves beneath, every detail honors a legacy forged over centuries. Sailing here is not merely a sport or pastime - it is a lifeblood, tracing back to when ships first raced for pride, for trade, and for the thrill of the wind. Today, that tradition lives on in festivals, in stories, and in images like this - where a single ship becomes a powerful emblem of heritage.

Whether set against still waters or stormy skies, the ship sails forward - undaunted, unyielding, and unforgettable.