The EC8 bullion program from the Scottsdale Mint offers gold and silver coins issued for the eight member nations of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. Each annual design showcases the wildlife, culture, history, and natural surroundings of one participating island while recognizing the shared currency system that connects the region. This combination of local character and regional cooperation has made the EC8 Series a popular bullion collection with meaningful Caribbean-inspired artwork. Today, 2025 1 oz EC8 Silver St. Lucia African Parrot Coins in the Alpha Strike release are available from BGASC.

Highlights:

• Arrives in a Certi-Lock card!
• 8th date in the EC8 Series!
• Features the distinctive St. Lucia Parrot design!
• Alpha Strike issue limited to 249 coins!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .999 pure silver in BU condition.
• Bears a face value of $2 (XCD) by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank.
• Obverse displays the ECCB seal.
• Reverse showcases the St. Lucia Parrot.

Your 2025 1 oz EC8 Silver St. Lucia African Parrot Coin comes sealed in an individual Certi-Lock card. The Scottsdale Mint has reserved the Alpha Strike designation for only the first 249 coins struck for this release, making these pieces part of the earliest production run for the 2025 St. Lucia Parrot design.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2025 EC8 St. Lucia African Parrot Coin features the official seal of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank. This straightforward design presents the ECCB initials within a circular arrangement of palm branches. The seal identifies the institution responsible for issuing EC8 coinage and represents the dependable monetary authority behind this respected bullion series.

Reverse

The reverse of the 2025 1 oz EC8 Silver African Parrot Coin depicts the St. Lucia Parrot in vivid detail. While its common name includes the word “African,” the species is actually native to St. Lucia and belongs to the Amazona group of parrots. These birds descended from South American ancestors that reached the Caribbean long ago, later developing into unique island species through geographic isolation.

History

The St. Lucia Parrot is one of the Caribbean’s great conservation achievements. After its numbers dropped to fewer than 100 birds due to habitat loss and hunting, long-term protection and recovery efforts helped the species grow to a population exceeding 1,000 birds.

Ordering

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