Silver Ounce 2023 La Diablesse, 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 silver.

This coin is part of the sixth 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 2023 design for Grenada features La Diablesse.

The mint says about it:
This coin captures the mystique of one of the most enigmatic figures in Caribbean mythology. The reverse showcases a hauntingly beautiful depiction of La Diablesse, the legendary temptress of the Caribbean. Draped in a flowing gown and a wide-brimmed hat, La Diablesse's ethereal form is meticulously rendered.

La Diablesse, derived from French Creole folklore, is a figure shrouded in both fear and fascination. Often described as a supernatural seductress, she lures unsuspecting men into the depths of the forest, never to be seen again. Her legend serves as a cautionary tale, warning of the dangers of temptation and the unknown. The folklore of La Diablesse is a rich tapestry woven from the cultural influences that define the Caribbean. La Diablesse embodies the duality of beauty and danger.