Gold Ounce 2024 Shark Diver, Coin from Grenada - detailed information

Grenada 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 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.

Grenada 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 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 design for Grenada continues the diving theme, and depicts a diver with sharks.

The mint says about it:
Beneath the sunlit surface of the Caribbean, a diver descends into the realm of giants. Surrounded by sleek, silent shadows, he moves with deliberate calm - an explorer in a world ruled by instinct and grace. Around him, sharks glide effortlessly through the currents, powerful and unafraid, embodying the raw beauty and balance of ocean life.

This scene captures the soul of Grenada, an island whose heartbeat is tied to the sea. Known as the “Spice Isle,” Grenada is also a sanctuary for divers, a place where coral reefs, shipwrecks, and marine life form an underwater tapestry of wonder and awe. Here, the sea is not just a backdrop - it is a living, breathing force that commands respect and rewards the bold.

Every detail of this design speaks to the quiet tension of the moment—the diver’s focused gaze, the motion of the fins, the way sunlight filters through the water, illuminating the sharks as they circle with both elegance and authority. It is a portrait of harmony between man and nature, adventure and respect.

This piece is not merely a snapshot of underwater exploration - it’s a symbol of fearlessness, of seeking the unknown, and of honoring the powerful ecosystems that thrive just below the surface. In Grenada’s waters, wonder is never far - and neither is the reminder that the greatest stories are often found in the depths.