Gold Ounce 2020 Whiptail Lizard, Coin from Saint Lucia - detailed information

Gold Ounce 2020 Whiptail Lizard, Coin from Saint Lucia
CoinGold Ounce 2020 Whiptail Lizard

Saint Lucia 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 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.

Saint Lucia 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 third 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 2020 design for Saint Lucia features the Whiptail Lizard.

The Whiptail Lizard (affectionately called “Zando” by locals) is an endangered and iconic reptile species that is endemic to St. Lucia and the only whiptail species found in the entire Caribbean.

MintScottsdale Mint Mint MarkNo mint mark Total Mintage 2,600
Obverse
Saint Lucia / Gold Ounce 2020 Whiptail Lizard - 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
Saint Lucia / Gold Ounce 2020 Whiptail Lizard - reverse photo

The reverse of the coin depicts a whiptail lizard set against a backdrop of the famous Gros and Petit Pitons rising up from the sea. The volcanic peaks rise dramatically from the Caribbean Sea to approximately 750 m and are classified as a World Heritage Site. The design also includes the national flower - the St. Lucia Rose - a nod to the abundant flora the island is so proud of.

Around above, the name of the country: ST. LUCIA, below which the date of issue 2020.

Around below, the inscription WHIPTALE LIZARD.

Reverse Inscription ST. LUCIA 2020 WHIPTAIL LIZARD
EdgeMilledEdge InscriptionNone
Notes

Finish: proof-like.
Packaging: in serialised Certi-Lock packaging (assay card).

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Gold Ounce 2020 Whiptail Lizard: Known varieties
Variety Coloured Proof
Images Saint Lucia / Gold Ounce 2020 Whiptail Lizard / Coloured Proof - obverse photo Saint Lucia / Gold Ounce 2020 Whiptail Lizard / Coloured Proof - reverse photo
Mintage Issued: 100 (included in total)
Details

Packaged in a Special Edition Gift Box and Display Case, with a numbered Certificate of Authenticity.

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Gold Ounce 2020 Whiptail Lizard: Details
CountrySaint Lucia
CurrencyEastern Caribbean Dollar (Saint Lucia)
Coin TypeGold Ounce (1 oz)
Issued2020
MonarchQueen Elizabeth II
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 IDYRVP-EVRC-DGKR-EDQG
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