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Barbadian Coins
The first coinage ever issued specifically for Barbados was the 1788 penny token shown. It was issued by local plantation owner Sir Philip Gibbs. The obverse shows the head of presumably a black African slave, with the motto "I Serve" beneath.
The reverse design is a large pineapple with the inscription "BARBADOES PENNY 1788". Note the original Portuguese spelling of Barbadoes. A further issue dated 1792 had Neptune as its reverse types.
Barbados has issued its own coins since 1973.
Further Information
For more information on Barbadian history and coinage please see our history page.
Coin Specifications
Denomination | Diameter | Weight | Alloy | AMW |
$25 Proof | 38 | 28.28 | .925 Silver | 0.8410 |
$25 Normal | 38 | 28.28 | .500 Silver | 0.4546 |
$5 | 38 | 31.47 | .925 Silver | 0.9359 |
$1 | 30 | 10 | .500 Silver | 0.1607 |
Penny | 30 |
Notes to Table
Denomination = Face Value.
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Weight in grams.
Alloy = Fineness of precious metal content (.925 = 92.5%).
AMW = Metal Content = Actual precious metal content in troy ounces
Prices & Availability
All prices on our websites are subject to fluctuation and availability. Please check before ordering.
Date | Denomination | Description | Grade | Mintage | Availability | Price £ | Price $ |
1788 | Penny | Ask | £Ask | $Ask | |||
1986 | $25 | 13th (XIII) Commonwealth Games Manchester | Silver Proof | 20,000 | Ask | £Ask | $Ask |
Various | One Dollar | Queen Mother | Silver Proof | Yes | See Page | See Page | |
1997 | One Dollar | Golden Wedding | Silver Proof | 60,000 | Ask | £Ask | $Ask |
Notes
Mintage = Quantity issued, where known, otherwise issue limit.
Barbados Coin Sets For Sale
We have various Barbados coin sets so we have listed them on their own page.
Postage & Packing:
UK: At buyer's Risk £3.50 or
Fully Insured £9 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $10 or
Fully Insured $20
For further details, please see our Postage & Packing page.
Order Form - UK
Order Form - USA
Order Form - EU
Order Form - Rest of World
Coins Wanted
We make an active market in almost all world coins, gold or otherwise, including Barbadian coins. If you have any of these coins to sell, please contact us, or post them to us for appraisal and offer.
If you want to find the value of a coin you own, please take a look at our page I've Found An Old Coin, What's It Worth?
If you have an enquiry about any of our Barbadian coins, we'd be happy to answer you, but please note it may be quicker to telephone us. Please see the Contact Us page of our website.
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