1 Dollar 2019

Weight

31.1 g

Diameter

38.6 mm

Thickness

3.2 mm

Material

Silver (.999)

Shape

Round

Edge Type

Reeded

Technique

Milled

Front design

Coat of arms of Barbados with year split left and right and value below.

Back design

Flying fish over ocean with fineness left, weight right, and year below.

Year of Minting

2019

Queen

Elizabeth II (1966-2021)

Mint location

B. H. Mayer Kunstprageanstalt , Karlsfeld, Germany (1999-date)

Mint mark

NA

Orientation

Medal alignment ↑↑

Inscriptions

Obverse: BARBADOS 2019 ONE DOLLAR Reverse: FLYING FISH 999 FINE SILVER 1 TROY OUNCE 2019

Context

Exocoetidae is a genus of marine fish, commonly known as a flying fish. They are found in all oceans of the world, but are most commonly found in warm tropical and subtropical waters. There are 64 species of flying fish, marked for their extended fins and enhanced rigidity which enable the fish to exit the ocean and glide for great distances. The longest recorded 'flight' of a flying fish was for 45 seconds! They have been known to glide for distances of up to 1,300 feet by using updrafts from wind and waves while traveling at speeds of up to 43 mph. This remarkable and unique fish is part of the national dish of Barbados which once saw massive schools around their island. This coin pays tribute to Barbados and this unique aerial fish with an attractive design and limited mintages.

Rarity

Rare

Coin type

Non-circulating

In circulation

Yes

Demonetized

No

Marketplace listings

0