The Scottsdale Mint EC8 bullion series consists of annual gold and silver coins issued for the eight member countries of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. Each release honors one participating island nation by featuring its natural environment, local wildlife, and cultural identity, making the collection a tribute to both the shared regional currency and the unique character of each Caribbean island. BGASC is pleased to offer the 2025 1 oz Colorized EC8 St. Lucia Caribbean Reef Octopus Coin.

Highlights:

• Comes in a Certi-Lock card with a unique serial number!
• 8th date in the EC8 Series!
• Colorized, rectangular silver coin!
• Unique reef octopus design!
• Limited mintage of only 999 coins!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .999 pure silver.
• The face value of $2 (XCD) is backed by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank.
• On the obverse is the seal of the ECCB.
• The reverse features a colorized image of the reef octopus beneath the waves.

Each 2025 1 oz Colorized EC8 St. Lucia Caribbean Reef Octopus Coin arrives sealed in its own Certi-Lock card with a unique serial number for identification. Scottsdale Mint produces this collectible using a rectangular silver blank, while the reverse features full colorization that highlights the reef octopus in impressive detail.

Obverse

On the obverse of the 2025 Colorized EC8 St. Lucia Caribbean Reef Octopus Coin is the official seal of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank. The ECCB initials are framed by a wreath of palm branches in a clean, recognizable design. As the monetary authority behind the EC8 coin series, the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank provides the legal tender status that unites every issue released under this popular program.

Reverse

The reverse of the 2025 1 oz Colorized Caribbean Reef Octopus Coin presents the reef octopus in a colorful underwater scene. The design emphasizes its flowing arms, textured mantle, and distinctive appearance while capturing the striking color changes the species uses for camouflage, communication, and hunting among the coral reefs of St. Lucia.

History

The warm coastal waters surrounding St. Lucia provide an ideal home for the reef octopus, an animal admired for both its intelligence and adaptability. By changing its colors, skin texture, and body shape within moments, it can blend naturally into coral formations while exploring one of the Caribbean’s richest marine environments.

Ordering

If you would like additional information about these 1 oz silver coins, please contact BGASC. You can reach our team at 888-992-4272 or email us anytime with your questions.