Barbados 1 Dollar, 2022
Octopus
Information
Country
Barbados
Currency
Dollar
(1973 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 Dollar
Year
2022
Ruler
Republic
(2021–9999)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
31.1
Diameter (mm)
38.6
Description
1 Dollar from Barbados. Issued in 2022. Struck in Silver (.999). Measures 38.6 mm and weighs 31.1 g.
- Obverse
- The 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.
- Reverse
- An octopus with some of its tentacles wrapped around the circle of the design with purity and year of issue to right.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 7K | € 36,00 | BU |
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