1 Dollar Octopus

€341,991.00
IssuerBarbados
Year2022
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value1 Dollar
CurrencyDollar (1973-date)
CompositionSilver (.999)
Weight31.10 g
Dimensions38.6 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#286
Obverse descriptionThe obverse features the Barbados Golden Shield of Arms with 2 Pride of Barbados national flowers and the Bearded Fig tree. Flanking the shield are the dolphin symbolic of the fishing industry and the Pelican, after Pelican Island. Above the shield is a helmet and mantling. On a wreath is the arm and hand of a Bajan holding two crossed pieces of sugar cane symbolizing the sugar industry. The coat-of-arms carries the motto Pride and Industry.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringBARBADOS PRIDE AND INDUSTRY 1 OZ Ag 999 1 DOLLAR
Reverse descriptionAn octopus with some of its tentacles wrapped around the circle of the design with purity and year of issue to right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCARIBBEAN SILVER 2022 1 OZ FINE SILVER .999
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage2022  - BU - 7 000
Catalog ID1080004290
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