Gold Ounce 2022 Mountain Chicken, Coin from Dominica - detailed information

Gold Ounce 2022 Mountain Chicken, Coin from Dominica
CoinGold Ounce 2022 Mountain Chicken

Dominica is a sovereign island country 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 - except Dominica, which is a republic - 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. Dominica is nevertheless a member of the Commonwealth of Nations which recognises British monarch as Head of the Commonwealth.

Dominica 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 gold.

This coin is part of the fifth 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 2022 edition for Dominica features the Mountain Chicken (which is actually a frog).

Leptodactylus fallax, commonly known as the mountain chicken or giant ditch frog, is a critically endangered species of frog that is native to the Caribbean islands of Dominica and Montserrat. The decline in its population is linked to hunting for human consumption, along with habitat loss and natural disasters. The mountain chicken is one of the largest frogs in the world, the largest in its family Leptodactylidae and the largest frog native to the Caribbean. It can reach 1 kg in weight and up to 22 cm in length.

MintScottsdale Mint Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 2,600
Obverse
Dominica / Gold Ounce 2022 Mountain Chicken - obverse photo

The obverse of the coins shows the crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait"). The Queen wears the "Girls of Great Britain and Ireland" diamond tiara, a wedding gift from Queen Mary (Her Majesty's grandmother) in 1947 - which she also has on the Machin and the Gottwald portraits.

Normally, the artist's initials IRB (for Ian Rank-Broadley) are below the portrait when it is used; however, they are not displayed here.

The effigy is surrounded by a laurel wreath. The central circle has a frosted finish.

In the rim, within a plain border, around above the name of the issuing authority: EASTERN CARIBBEAN CENTRAL BANK. Around below, the legend of the monarch, QUEEN ELIZABETH II.

Facing outward, around below left the precious metal content of the coin: 1 OZ .9999 GOLD (one troy ounce of 99.99% gold); around below right, the face value TEN DOLLARS.

Obverse Inscription EASTERN CARIBBEAN CENTRAL BANK QUEEN ELIZABETH II 1 OZ .9999 GOLD TEN DOLLARS
Reverse
Dominica / Gold Ounce 2022 Mountain Chicken - reverse photo

The reverse of the coin depicts a frog in its natural habitat.

Around above, the name of the country Dominica and the date of issue, 2022.

Around below right, "THE MOUNTAIN CHICKEN".

Reverse Inscription Dominica 2022 "THE MOUNTAIN CHICKEN"
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated, proof-like.
Packaging: in serialised Certi-Lock packaging (assay card).
Release date: May 2023
Release price: US$ 2,031.65

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Gold Ounce 2022 Mountain Chicken: Known varieties
Variety Coloured Proof
Images Dominica / Gold Ounce 2022 Mountain Chicken / Coloured Proof - obverse photo Dominica / Gold Ounce 2022 Mountain Chicken / Coloured Proof - reverse photo
Mintage Issued: 100 (included in total)
Details

Coloured reverse. Packaged in a special edition gift box with display case, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

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Gold Ounce 2022 Mountain Chicken: Details
CountryDominica
CurrencyEastern Caribbean Dollar (Dominica)
Coin TypeGold Ounce (1 oz)
Issued2022
EffigyQueen Elizabeth II - Fourth Portrait, by Ian Rank-Broadley
Face Value10 (x Dollar)
Total Mintage2,600
CurrentYes
Material0.9999 Gold
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
OrientationMedal Alignment (Axis 0)
Size32.0000 mm
Mass31.1000 g
OCC IDBYNK-EDDC-WRYG-EPQM
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Gold Ounce 2022 Mountain Chicken: Photos
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Gold Ounce 2022 Mountain Chicken: Photo 2022 EC8 Dominica 1 oz Gold Coin / thumbnail 2022 EC8 Dominica 1 oz Gold Coin
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