Silver Five Ounces 2023 Northern Lights, Coin from Barbados - detailed information

Silver Five Ounces 2023 Northern Lights, Coin from Barbados
CoinSilver Five Ounces 2023 Northern Lights

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. These are typically in standard bullion sizes, including the large five ounces of silver format (abbreviated as 5 oz Ag, where "Ag" comes from the Latin word for silver, Argentum). The coins are considered "Non-Circulating Legal Tender" (NCLT) because they are released at prices significantly higher that their bullion value, and are targeted at collectors and not at precious metal investors.

This coin celebrates the magic and mysticism of the Northern Lights and is the second issue in the Colours of Nature Series.

MintMDM Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 750
Obverse
Barbados / Silver Five Ounces 2023 Northern Lights - 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 Coat of Arms, the name of the country: BARBADOS.

Around below, the face value 5 DOLLARS.

The background is decorated with a geometric pattern of thin curved lines.

Obverse Inscription BARBADOS 5 DOLLARS
Reverse
Barbados / Silver Five Ounces 2023 Northern Lights - reverse photo

The reverse of the coin features a scene which includes a deer, wolf, trees, cabin and mountains. The spectacular northern lights are highlighted with multi-colour enamel.

Around above, the inscription NORTHERN LIGHTS. Around below, the date of issue 2023, followed by the precious metal content: AG .999 5 OZ (five troy ounces of 99.9% silver).

Reverse Inscription NORTHERN LIGHTS 2023 AG .999 5 OZ
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated (proof-like), coloured.
Packaging: in presentation box, with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Issue price: US$ 399.99.

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Silver Five Ounces 2023 Northern Lights: Details
CountryBarbados
CurrencyBarbadian Dollar
Coin TypeSilver Five Ounces (5 oz)
Issued2023
EffigyCoat of Arms of Barbados
Face Value5 (x Dollar)
Total Mintage750
CurrentYes
Material0.999 Silver
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size70.0000 mm
Mass155.5000 g
OCC IDPMVR-EAPC-RBQB-ONQG
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