Upon its 55th anniversary of independence on November 30, 2021, the island of Barbados became a republic, bringing to an end nearly four hundred years of British monarchical rule. A limited-edition commemorative coin has been issued to mark this historic occasion.
On the obverse side of the coin is a gold-plated pride of Barbados flower, with the words "National Day, November 30th, 2021" inscribed at the top, and the face value of $55 imprinted at the bottom. The reverse side features the coat of arms.
The coins come with a certificate of authenticity stating that each one is made of .999 fine silver and plated with 24Kt gold.
The Osborne Coinage Company in the United States of America minted the coins, which are available for sale at $200 each from the Central Bank of Barbados' Currency and Payments Oversight Department.
For orders/inquiries, contact the bank at currency_queries@centralbank.org.bb.
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