Located in the Caribbean Sea, the island of St. Lucia is known for the Pitonstwo volcanic peaks rising dramatically from the coastline. The islands culture combines French and British influences with Caribbean customs, showcased in its language, food, and festivals. St. Lucia is featured each year in the EC8 coin series from Scottsdale Mint. BGASC now has the 2024 1 oz EC8 Gold St. Lucia Flamingo Coin available for purchase.

Highlights:

• Coin arrives in a CertiLock card!
• 7th year of issue for EC8 coins!
• Limited mintage of only 2,500 coins!
• Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold in BU condition.
• Issued a face value of $10 (XCD) by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank.
• ECCB logo on the obverse.
• Two flamingos representing St. Lucia on the reverse.

Each 2024 1 oz EC8 Gold St. Lucia Flamingo Coin is in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and comes in a sealed CertiLock card for added security and easy verification. Though each coin shares the same overall design for this years issue, there are other versions, including proof and colorized options.

Obverse

The obverse of 2024 1 oz EC8 Gold Flamingo Coins shows the Eastern Caribbean Central Banks official logo. The design includes the initials ECCB between two large laurel branches. The ECCB was established in 1983 and operates as the central bank for several countries in the Eastern Caribbean. Based in St. Kitts and Nevis, the bank manages the Eastern Caribbean dollar, which has been fixed at a rate of EC$2.70 to US$1 since 1976.

Reverse

On the reverse side of 2024 EC8 Gold St. Lucia Flamingo Coins, youll see two flamingos with long necks raised and curved as they face each other. These Caribbean flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber) are known for their pink feathers, which come from pigments in their diet. Their beaks are specially shaped to filter food like shrimp and algae from shallow water, and they can grow up to five feet tall.

History

St. Lucia has more to offer than just scenic beaches. The island is home to tropical rainforests, volcanic hot springs, and vibrant coral reefs. Agriculture plays a key role in the local economy along with tourism, with bananas and cocoa among its main exports. The people of St. Lucia, known as Saint Lucians, are recognized for their welcoming spirit and strong cultural heritage.

Ordering

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