10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Set Issue) 1974-1981 front 10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Set Issue) 1974-1981 back
10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Set Issue) 1974-1981 photo
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10 Dollars - Elizabeth II Set Issue

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 32.7 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Barbados
Queen
Elizabeth II (1966-2021)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1974-1981
Value
10 Dollars 10 BBD = USD 5.00
Currency
Dollar (1973-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
32.7 g
Diameter
42 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#99735
Rarity index
68%

Reverse

Neptune, God of the Sea sitting at the left facing right with his left arm extended straight out holding his trident and his right arm down by his side with his hand placed on a mahi-mahi fish (Coryphaena hippurus).

Script: Latin

Lettering: TEN DOLLARS

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Krause mixes 1973 and 1974 yearlines, giving only one type (Proof/Matte) and one mintage.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases the national emblem of Barbados, which includes a Trident of Neptune and a pelican, symbolizing the island's history and cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1974 FM 3958 - - - - - -
1975 FM 1360 - - - - - -
1977 FM 468 - - - - - -
1978 FM 1017 - - - - - -
1979 FM 523 - - - - - -
1980  600 - - - - - -
1980 FM 649 - - - - - -
1981  1156 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Set Issue) 1974-1981 coin.