Gold Half Gram 2023 Indian Head, Coin from Barbados - detailed information

Gold Half Gram 2023 Indian Head, Coin from Barbados
CoinGold Half Gram 2023 Indian Head

The Barbadian Dollar has been the currency of Barbados since 1973, when it replaced the Eastern Caribbean Dollar. It is normally abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or alternatively BBD $ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies.

Apart from the regular circulating coinage, the country has also authorised some foreign mints to issue commemorative and bullion coins under its jurisdiction. Some of these are in the half gram of gold mini-coin format.

This mini gold coin commemorates the 115th anniversary of the first release of the American "Indian Head" gold pieces.

The Indian Head gold pieces or Pratt-Bigelow gold coins were two separate coin series, identical in design, struck by the United States Mint: a two-and-a-half-dollar piece, or quarter eagle, and a five-dollar coin, or half eagle. The quarter eagle was struck from 1908 to 1915 and from 1925 - 1929. The half eagle was struck from 1908 to 1916, and in 1929. The pieces remain the only US circulating coins with recessed designs. These coins were the last of their denominations to be struck for circulation, ending a series that began in the 1790s.

MintMDM Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 5,000
Obverse
Barbados / Gold Half Gram 2023 Indian Head - obverse photo

The obverse of the coin displays at its centre the Coat of Arms of Barbados: a shield which carries two Pride of Barbados flowers (the National Flower) and a Bearded Fig Tree (ficus Citrifolia). On either side of the shield are the supporters - on the right is a dolphin symbolic of the fishing industry, and on the left a pelican, after Pelican Island, a small outcrop later incorporated into the Deep Water Harbour development. Above the shield is a helmet, above which the hand of a Bajan holding two crossed pieces of sugar cane symbolic of the sugar industry. On a ribbon below, the motto PRIDE AND INDUSTRY.

Around above, the name of the country: BARBADOS.

Around below, the face value 10 DOLLARS. Divided by that, to the left and right of it, the precious metal content: 0.5 g Au 999.9 (half gram of 99.99% gold).

Obverse Inscription BARBADOS 10 DOLLARS 0.5 g Au 999.9
Reverse
Barbados / Gold Half Gram 2023 Indian Head - reverse photo

The reverse of the coin depicts an American Indian in full feather headdress, facing right.

On the right, a five-pointed star with the inscription 115TH ANNIVERSARY.

Around above right, the inscription INDIAN HEAD; around below, the date of issue 2023.

Reverse Inscription INDIAN HEAD 2023
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Gold content (Troy oz): 0.016
Finish: proof.
Packaging: in a protective capsule.
Release price: US$ 79.99.

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Gold Half Gram 2023 Indian Head: Details
CountryBarbados
CurrencyBarbadian Dollar
Coin TypeGold Half Gram (0.5 g)
Issued2023
EffigyCoat of Arms of Barbados
Face Value10 (x Dollar)
Total Mintage5,000
CurrentYes
Material0.9999 Gold
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size11.0000 mm
Mass0.5000 g
OCC IDDKLM-OMKC-XQPR-ONZB
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Gold Half Gram 2023 Indian Head: Photo 2023 Barbados 1/2 Gram Proof Gold 115th Anniversary Indian Head / thumbnail 2023 Barbados 1/2 Gram Proof Gold 115th Anniversary Indian Head
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Gold Half Gram 2023 Indian Head: Photo 2023 Barbados 1/2 Gram Proof Gold 115th Anniversary Indian Head / thumbnail 2023 Barbados 1/2 Gram Proof Gold 115th Anniversary Indian Head
Copyright: APMEX
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