From St. Lucia the 1oz silver Loving Couple coin is another great piece from the EC8 series.
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, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada and Montserrat.
Saint Lucia is a small island Country in the eastern Caribbean and part of the West Indies. Known for it's amazing beaches, valcanic mountains, hiking trails, water falls and exclusive restaurants, Saint Lucia has become a tourist destination.
Saint Lucia has an interesting history including 14 battles between England and France over control of the island. It is also one of only two sovereign states named after a woman, Ireland being the other. I was checking out their Wiki page and found out some cool things about this island nation that most people don't even know is there.
The obverse side features 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 and was created by Ian Rank-Broadley.
The Reverse side features a silhouette of a man and woman holding hands on the beach in the center bottom of the coin. There is some beach vegetation on the left and the right with two volcanic mountains, known as the Pitons, in the background. The inscription on the top reads St. Lucia with 2022 just under it.
Specifications
Year 2022
Purity .999
Manufacturer Scottsdale Mint
Diameter 39 mm
Thickness 3.2 mm
Edge Design Reeded
Condition Brilliant Uncirculated
Face Value 2 Dollars
Issuing Country St Lucia
Metal Weight 1 Troy Ounce
I love the mysterious Pitons, the twin iconic and unmistakable dormant volcanic mountains dominating the island.
I was surprised that the Sulphur Springs/La Soufriere volcano is the only drive in volcano in the World. From what I have seen this looks like one of the islands I would really like to visit.
This is a beautiful coin I must say. The couple holding hands added to it's aesthetic beauty.
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It's a simple design but it does have a cool look to it.
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Nice coin with some great surfaces. Designs not my favorite of theirs but still pretty awesome coin!
I agree, it's not my favorite either but it does have a clean and cool look to it.
Really nice coins, the Eastern Caribbean coins made by Scottsdale Mint. The Loving Couple is just one of them! I'm glad I added them to my stack!!! Thanks for sharing @maddogmike !
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you got some explaining to do mister ! why is our intimate moment on a coin design ?🤣
Sssshh, I thought it was supposed to be a secret. 😂
Thank you @maddogmike for sharing this lovely 2022 St. Lucia coin. It is quite striking and looks like my vacation dream on the front with the couple holding hands, palm tree leaves, and volcanic mountain. Have a great rest of the week. Barb 😊 !BBH !CTP
This island looks pretty amazing, I would like to visit and
tour around it and take in so much of what it has to offer
some day.
Yes I agree @maddogmike. The island looks so beautiful in pictures.
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