2018 1 oz Antigua & Barbuda Rum Runner Silver Coin

The 2018 1 oz Antigua & Barbuda Rum Runner Silver Coin is another example of the great work the Scottsdale Mint produces.

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Since 2018 the Scottsdale Mint has been producing coins for the EC8(Eastern Caribean 8) encompassing 8 Caribean Island groups in the ECCB (Eastern Caribean Central Bank) who governs currency for these Island Countries. Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent, and the Grenadines.

The 2018 rum runner coin was one of the first releases in the EC8 series. Every year the design changes for each Country which to me makes the series very interesting.

The obverse side freatures a frosted center with a side view of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by a laurel wreath. The shiny outer rim is inscribed with EASTERN CARIBBEAN CENTRAL BANK on the top, QUEEN ELIZABETH II on the bottom, .999 SILVER on the left and TWO DOLLARS on the right. This is the standard design for all of the EC8 series coins.

The Reverse features a Pirate ship just off shore with a shipment of rum in barrels on the beach and a half full bottle of rum. This coin is very detailed with a shiny back ground and the inscription of ANTIGUA & BARBUDA on the top and 2018 to the right of the ship.

Specifications

Year 2018
Mint Mark Not Shown
Purity .999
Manufacturer Scottsdale Mint
Diameter 39 mm
Condition Brilliant Uncirculated
Face Value 2 Dollars
Issuing Country Antigua & Barbuda
Metal Weight 1 Troy Ounce


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Another beautiful Scottsdale product!

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Yes, people love shiny objects and I think Scottsdale puts out some of the shiniest products on the market.

That's a sweet coin first time I see an alcohol themed coin

Thanks, yeah I think the alcohol theme especially rum is a perfect fit for the Caribbean.

That's a beauty year design with the rum on the shore view, very nice.

Thanks, yes it is a very cool design. I always loved the look of a Pirate ship and the rum on the shore is classic for Pirates.

That's a really nice coin! Great find!
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Thanks, there are so many great coins in this series.

More stuff to add to the wish list!

Pirate coins are nice silver. Excellent for collecting !

I agree, but then I think all silver is good for collecting.

Oh yeah, that's a nice coin. Rum always connects me to pirates ☠️ and their republic and advanced democracy when almost other parts of the world were stinking monarchies.

Also now and then a good rum cocktail is a nice treat.

That's a coin I'd buy :D

Cheers

Thanks, there has always been a connection between Pirates and rum maybe because rum seems to be the liquor of the Caribbean. I'm not a big fan of rum but I do like Captain Morgan spiced rum every once in a while.

The 2018 is really pretty, @maddogmike!!!

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I agree, the Pirate ship alone is art and who wouldn't want a stack of barrels full of rum. 😄

Hi @maddogmike this is a beautiful coin with so much detail!
The islands take great pride in producing their intricate coins.
Thanks for sharing. Have a great week!
Barb 😊
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Thanks Barb, I'm not sure who does the designs but the detail the Scottsdale Mint does is amazing.

You're welcome @maddogmike The designs sure are lovely.
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Nice shiny silver coins

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Yes, very shiny.
Thanks for stopping by.

Very nice, Mike.

This is a really cool coin.
Thanks for sharing it.

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Thanks John, A Pirate ship, rum and silver sounds like a killer combination.


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The rum bottle may be the most important detail on that coin. Ships and the sovereign are common on countless coin designs. The rum bottle gives the coin character.

Thanks also for including the explanation of the EC8. I know about the Eastern Caribbean Dollar and Eastern Caribbean States, but EC8 is new to me.

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Yeah man, I think the rum bottle gives it more of a pirate feel without actually showing any pirates on the coin.
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My sentiments exactly.

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