© Scottsdale Mint, LLLP
© Scottsdale Mint, LLLP
2 Dollars - Elizabeth II Rum Runner; Colourised
2019 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Antigua and Barbuda |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | 2 Dollars 2 XCD = USD 0.74 |
| Currency | Dollar (1965-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#361898 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Pirate observing a ship being loaded.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA
2019
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The relationship between Rum and the Caribbean can be traced back to 1493 when Columbus first visited Antigua. Keen on the tropical climate and virgin soil, he decided it was the perfect place to offload his cargo of sugar cane trimmings from the Canary Islands. For nearly 150 years locals cultivated the plant for molasses, honey, and sugarcane juice. In 1632 the English colonized Antigua and Barbuda and brought with them their fermentation and distillation abilities – dramatically altering the intended use of the sugar cane plant.Like any frontier, alcohol had to be imported and was expensive as a result. The invention of rum and the subsequent demand for this cheaper and abundant libation turned sugar cane into the island’s staple crop nearly overnight. Rum became so profitable that other cash crops like tobacco, indigo, and ginger were replaced with sugar; the new economic backbone of the islands.
The first large sugar estate was established in 1674, and competition for rum sales – as well as the security that armed ships provided - quickly heated up. The Caribbean island governors concocted a plan to offer discount pricing on rum to the Royal Navy in hopes of gaining protection from the pirates of the Caribbean. As it were, pirates were making a killing – literally and figuratively – by capturing the prized cargo of lesser vessels and running the spoils (rum) to the heavily taxed colonies in North America and West Indies.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Rum Runner; Colourised) 2019 from Antigua and Barbuda is that it features a unique colorized design, showcasing a vibrant and detailed image of a rum runner ship, which gives the coin its name. The colorization process involves applying a special technique to the coin's surface, creating a visually striking and eye-catching effect that sets it apart from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Rum Runner; Colourised) 2019 coin.
