2018 Eastern Caribbean 8 Series Antigua & Barbuda Rum Runner 1 oz Silver BU Coin

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Up for your consideration is this
2018 Eastern Caribbean 8 Series Antigua & Barbuda Rum Runner 1 ounce silver brilliant uncirculated capsuled coin.
THESE ARE VERY LIMITED SILVER COINS (ONLY 25,000 MINTED) SO GET YOURS NOW WHILE THEY ARE STILL AVAILABLE!
The Rum Runner is the first issue in the new EC8 (Eastern Caribbean 8) coin program. Issued from the country of Antigua & Barbuda, this coin is the first of eight releases in this historic series featuring low mintages and rich designs.
The EC8 program consists of four coins minted in 2018 on behalf of each of the eight Caribbean island members that comprise the ECCB - Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The ECCB is the official issuer of the Eastern Caribbean Dollar - the Currency of the EC8 2018 Coin Program.
Coin Highlights:
Limited mintage of 25,000 coins!
Contains 1 ounce of .999 fine silver.
Coins will ship in capsules on customized branded skin boards.
Obverse: Displays an image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, along with the weight and purity below.
Reverse: Depicts an 18
th
century pirate ship heading out to sea after a pickup of some of the finest rum in the world from Antigua & Barbuda.
Both obverse and reverse rims feature wavy radial lines making the coins harder to duplicate and provide a measure of security.
These coins are legal tender in the territories of the eight members that comprise the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank.
History of Rum Production in Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda are two Caribbean islands, (Antigua, pronounced "An-tee'-gah" and Barbuda), that form a country that lies between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. Antigua and Barbuda is a Caribbean destination that is both exotic and luxurious. Here you will find a rich history to explore and some of the world's finest rums. Antigua's history of rum production dates back to the early 1700's when sugar was first introduced to the island and quickly became the main crops produced on its plantations. Sugarcane byproducts, such as molasses or honeys, or sugarcane juice, are the primary ingredients int he production of rum by a process of fermentation and distillation. The distillate, a clear liquid, is then aged in oak barrels, thus aiding in the creation of the Caribbean's world-wide sought after rum.
History of Rum Running in the Caribbean
Throughout the Caribbean's colonial period, competition for rum sales and for the security that armed ships brought with them was fierce among the English Caribbean planters. The Caribbean island governors supported selling rum to the Royal Navy in hopes of the move helping to keep the pirates of the Caribbean at bay. Pirates often made extra money running rum to heavily taxed colonies in North American and the West Indies. As early as the 16th century, the British government employed "Revenue Cutters", small lightweight single-sail vessels to stop the pirates and smugglers.
Collect a piece of history from each of the beautiful Caribbean Islands. Add this Antigua & Barbuda Rum Runner BU to your cart today!
The coin pictured is an example of the one you will receive securely packaged and shipped to you with a tracking number and a confirmation of shipment.
Each of these 2018 1 ounce silver Rum Runner is available to you in BU condition. Products in BU condition exhibit no signs of wear and tear, though minor coining flaws are possible such as breaks in the luster, spotted surfaces, and contact marks. BUY WITH CONFIDENCE BECAUSE WE ARE SURE YOU WILL BE HAPPY WITH THE PURCHASE OF THIS BEAUTIFUL SILVER COIN! If you have any questions PLEASE contact us and please look at the other items we have listed. Thank you very much for looking at our listings!
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COIN SPECIFICATIONS
Year:                     2018
Metal Content:     Silver
Purity:                  .999
Weight:                 1 Troy Ounce
Finish:                  Brilliant Uncirculated
Mintage number: 25,000
Diameter:             39 mm
Thickness:           3.2 mm
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