10 Cents - Elizabeth II Independence

10 Cents - Elizabeth II (Independence) - obverse10 Cents - Elizabeth II (Independence) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Barbados
Queen Elizabeth II (1966-2021)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1976
Value 10 Cents
0.10 BBD = USD 0.05
Currency Dollar (1973-date)
Composition Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight 2.26 g
Diameter 17.78 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
16983
References KM# 21
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

10th Anniversary of Independence

Obverse

National Arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1966 1976
PRIDE AND INDUSTRY
BARBADOS

Engraver: Philip Nathan

Reverse

Gull (probably a Laughing Gull) flying left, value below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: TEN CENTS

Engraver: Philip Nathan

Edge

Milled

Mint

Mintmark of The Franklin Mint (FM) The Franklin Mint, Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)

Comments

The Central Bank of Barbados identifies the bird as a tern (http://www.centralbank.org.bb/banknotes/circulation-coins/cultural-symbols-on-circulation-coins) but this is incorrect as terns have a forked tail.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1976 FM 2 500 8% Matte
1976 FM 12 000 $ 2.70 87% Proof
1976 FM 996 9% Special Uncirculated

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