Issued by the Scottsdale Mint, the EC8 bullion collection includes gold and silver coins authorized by the eight nations of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. Every release honors a different island by highlighting its wildlife, scenery, history, and traditions while celebrating the shared currency that connects these Caribbean nations. The 2025 1 oz EC8 Silver St. Lucia African Parrot Coin is now available from BGASC.

Highlights:

• Coins arrive in CoinZip bags or tubes of 20!
• 8th issue of the EC8 Series!
• Distinctive St. Lucia Parrot design!
• Limited mintage of only 25,000 coins!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .999 pure silver in BU condition.
• Issued a face value of $2 (XCD) by the ECCB.
• The obverse features the ECCB seal.
• On the reverse is a St. Lucia parrot.

These 2025 1 oz EC8 Silver St. Lucia African Parrot Coins are available as individual coins in CoinZip bags or in tubes of 20. Each example is presented in Brilliant Uncirculated condition and continues the EC8 program as its eighth annual release.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2025 EC8 St. Lucia African Parrot Coin showcases the seal of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank. The ECCB initials appear within a circular arrangement of palm branches. As the central banking authority for the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union, the ECCB provides the monetary backing for the EC8 coin series and represents the financial strength behind every release.

Reverse

The reverse of the 2025 1 oz EC8 Silver African Parrot Coin features the St. Lucia Parrot. Despite the reference to Africa in its common name, this bird belongs to the Amazona genus, a group of parrots that originated in the Americas. Ancestors of today’s island parrots migrated from South America long ago, later evolving into separate species as they became isolated across the Caribbean islands.

History

Because the St. Lucia Parrot evolved independently over many generations, it developed its own appearance and behaviors that distinguish it from similar parrots on nearby islands. The species serves as an example of how island environments shape wildlife over time and remains one of St. Lucia’s best-known native animals.

Ordering

If you have any questions about silver coins, BGASC customer service can be reached at 888-992-4272. You can also contact our team through our online email service.