Country: Barbados Island, Commonwealth. Queen Elizabeth II
Type: Standard circulation coin (Matte)
Years: 1998 (1973-2007)
Value: 5 Cents (0.05 BBD)
Currency: Dollar (1972-date)
Mintage: -
Composition: Brass
Weight: 3.75 g
Diameter: 21 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal Alignment ↑↑
Grade: XF
References: KM# 11
Obverse:
Coat of arms of Barbados divides date.
Lettering:
1998
PRIDE AND INDUSTRY
BARBADOS
Engraver: Philip Nathan
Reverse:
South Point Lighthouse, value below
Lettering:
PN
FIVE CENTS
Engraver: Philip Nathan
Edge:
Plain
Comments:
NOTE: mintages with "FM" mintmark include (M)Matte, (P)Proof and (U)Special Uncirculated.
The South Point Lighthouse is the oldest lighthouse in Barbados. It was brought to Barbados in 1852, one year after being shown at London’s Great Exhibition, and reassembled on the southernmost point of the island.
Although still listed as active, the lighthouse is now considered to be more of a national landmark and tourist attraction, with its grounds (but not tower) being made open to the public.
(From Central Bank of Barbados)
Reference : KM# 11
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces9...
Collection : Elizabeth II - Queen of the United Kingdom (1952-2022)