2020 Antigua & Barbuda Silver Rum Runner BU 1 oz

2020 Silver 1oz Antigua & Barbuda Rum Runner BU

Scottsdale Mint, in partnership with the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), is returning for the third annual release schedule of the extremely popular EC8 8-coin series. The series features stunning bullion offerings from the eight Eastern Caribbean Island nation members. Included are Antigua & Barbuda, Anguilla, Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

During the previous 2018 and 2019 release cycles each of 8-coin editions quickly became bestsellers. With the 2020 series inaugural launch of this brand new 2020 Silver 1oz Antigua & Barbuda Rum Runner, we are expecting very favorable seas!

Running the Rum ‑ Historical Intrigue!

First up is this quite remarkable 2020 Silver 1oz Antigua & Barbuda Rum Runner BU! The coin is issued under the banner of Antigua and Barbuda, the two major islands that comprise this single sovereign state. Positioned between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, these beautiful Caribbean islands are rich in exotic beauty. Antigua and Barbuda is not only rich in lush tropical beauty, but also in historical intrigue! This is where the theme of this stunning coin originates.

As noted by the mint,

The relationship between Rum and the Caribbean can be traced back to 1493 when Columbus first visited Antigua. Keen on the tropical climate and virgin soil, he decided it was the perfect place to offload his cargo of sugarcane trimmings from the Canary Islands. For nearly 150 years, locals cultivated the plant for molasses, honey, and sugarcane juice. In 1632 the English colonized Antigua and Barbuda and brought with them their fermentation and distillation abilities ‑ dramatically altering the intended use of the sugarcane plant.

Colonial plantations, sugarcane, molasses, rum production, fierce competition, high taxes, rum running (smuggling), and yes, Royal Navy cutters, and pirates! To this day such stories bring to life the history of those dangerous times of the Caribbean Islands. They also have inspired another bold scene depicted on this first release of the EC8 2020 Coin Program, the 2020 Silver 1oz Antigua & Barbuda Rum Runner BU.

Active High Seas Design

The obverse of the coin will be common to the eight EC8 2020 releases. The center inset features the Raphael Maklouf effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Distinctive laurels of evergreen shrubs frame the portrait on either side. A narrow band encircles the rim, which includes the inscriptions, "EASTERN CARIBBEAN CENTRAL BANK" at the top, and "1 oz .999 SILVER . QUEEN ELIZABETH II . 2 DOLLARS" at the bottom rim.

The reverse features a remarkably fine example of an 18th-century pirate ship under full-sail on the high seas. Adding further intrigue to the scene, dense clouds of smoke are shown pouring from the ship's gun ports. Inscriptions include, "ANTIGUA & BARBUDA" at the top rim, in a very fitting bold script. Also included is the year of release, 2020.

This inaugural release of the new 2020 EC8 8-coin fine bullion series is a very remarkable example of the design excellence and production integrity we have come to expect from Scottsdale Mint. With a limited mintage of only 25,000 for worldwide distribution, BOLD highly recommends that you act quickly!

Highlights

• 2020 Silver 1oz Antigua & Barbuda Rum Runner BU.
• Inaugural release of eight-coin EC8 2020 Coin Program.
• Contains 1 troy oz of .999 fine Silver BU.
• Very limited mintage of only 25,000!
• Obverse: Displays a right-facing portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II framed by two evergreen laurels. Also inscribed are the weight, purity, and face value of 2 Dollars (XCD).
• Reverse: Features an 18th-century pirate ship under full-sail on the high seas. Dense clouds of smoke pour from the ship's gun ports. Inscriptions include, "ANTIGUA & BARBUDA" at the top rim, with "2020".
• Individual coins will come in mint-issued capsules. Multiples of 5 will come in mint-issued capsules, sealed together on a cardboard skin board bearing the Scottsdale logo.
• Legal tender, backed by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank.

Scottsdale Mint

Scottsdale Mint stands tall as one of the most highly regarded and globally recognized private mints in the industry. A U.S. based company, Scottsdale made an unflinching commitment to quality consistency in every step of their business and manufacturing processes. With ISO 9001 certification, they are prepared to bring together innovation, creativity, quality, and efficiency into their finished products. Investors in precious metals demand the finest and the Scottsdale hallmark provides the name and backing for peace of mind!

Scottsdale is often envied by their peers for some of the most stunning and unique series designs in the private sector. The impeccable skill of their creative staff is clearly displayed with each new coin released. Though other mints may envy, Scottsdale customers anxiously await each release of their favorite series! Their anticipation is never disappointed.

Scottsdale Mint has also established themselves in the global market. Providing creative design and minting services to smaller nations around the world, they produce those countries' legal tender bullion coinage.

BOLD Precious Metals is honored to be among Scottsdale's prestigious list of Authorized Dealers, and proud to offer many of their products at some of the lowest prices available!

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