1 Dollar large type

Features

Issuer	Barbados
Queen	Elizabeth II (1966-2021)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1973-1986
Value	1 Dollar 1 BBD = USD 0.50
Currency	Dollar (1973-date)
Composition	Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight	10 g
Diameter	28.5 mm
Thickness	2.1 mm
Shape	Heptagonal (7-sided)
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 924
References	KM# 14.1 Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

The arms of Barbados with the country name below and the date divided on both sides

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1979
PRIDE AND INDUSTRY
BARBADOS

Engraver: Philip Nathan

Reverse

The flying fish, the national fish of Barbados, facing left, and the value below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ONE DOLLAR
PN

Engraver: Philip Nathan

Edge

Plain

Mints

	Royal Canadian Mint, Winnipeg, Canada
	Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975)
FM	The Franklin Mint, Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)

Comments

This coin is much larger and heavier than the dollar made from 1988-2005.

The Flying Fish

The flying fish is the national fish of Barbados.

Although famous for their ability to fly, flying fish actually glide. They swim rapidly close to the surface of the water before leaping above it and spreading their fins. They use these fins and the lower portion of their tail to propel themselves at speeds in excess of 55 kilometers per hour for distances as great as 100 meters.

Flying fish were once extremely plentiful in Barbados, but as a result of migration and stock depletion, the numbers have declined. However, they still account for a significant percentage of the annual fish catch, and continue to be enjoyed as a Barbadian delicacy, including as part of Barbados’ national dish: flying fish and cou cou.
(From Central Bank of Barbados)

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	Frequency
Undetermined
1973	3 955 000		$ 0.97	$ 0.97	$ 0.97	$ 0.97	$ 1.10	$ 1.30	54%	Royal Mint
1973 FM	3 000								1.9%	Matte
1973 FM	97 454							$ 2.20	14%	Proof
1974 FM	4 208								1.4%	Matte
1974 FM	36 000							$ 2.90	7%	Proof
1975 FM	500								0.4%	Matte
1975 FM	20 458							$ 2.90	4%	Proof
1975 FM	1 360								0.7%	Special Uncirculated
1977 FM	600								0.3%	Matte
1977 FM	5 014							$ 6.00	1.8%	Proof
1977 FM	468								0.4%	Special Uncirculated
1978 FM									0.3%	Matte (reported not confirmed)
1978 FM	4 436							$ 5.50	1.3%	Proof
1978 FM	1 017								0.5%	Special Uncirculated
1979	2 000 000	$ 0.11	$ 0.29	$ 0.70	$ 0.92	$ 0.92			33%	Royal Mint
1979 FM	600								0.6%	Matte
1979 FM	4 126							$ 4.40	1.3%	Proof
1979 FM	523								0.3%	Special Uncirculated
1980 FM	600								0.5%	Matte
1980 FM	2 111								1.0%	Proof
1980 FM	649								0.4%	Special Uncirculated
1981 FM	600								0.4%	Matte
1981 FM	943								0.6%	Proof
1981 FM	327								0.6%	Special Uncirculated
1982 FM	843								0.6%	Proof
1982 FM	600								0.5%	Special Uncirculated
1983 FM	600								0.3%	Matte
1983 FM	459								0.6%	Proof
1983 FM									0.3%	Special Uncirculated
1984 FM	469								0.2%
1984 FM									0.6%	Proof
1985					$ 1.20	$ 1.20			11%	Royal Mint
1986									0.9%	Royal Mint

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