The EC8 Series from Scottsdale Mint is one of the most recognizable regional bullion collections available today. Produced in both gold and silver under the authority of the eight member nations of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union, the series celebrates the shared currency system and rich cultural traditions of the Caribbean. Each release focuses on a different aspect of a participating nation’s heritage, creating a collection that appeals to both collectors and precious metals buyers. Today, 2025 1 oz EC8 Gold Antigua & Barbuda Rum Runner and Pirate Coins are available from BullionMax.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a Scottsdale Certi-Lock Card!
• 8th issue of EC8 Series coins!
• Distinctive design for Antigua & Barbuda Coins!
• Limited mintage of only 2,000 coins!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .9999 pure gold in BU condition.
• Bears a face value of $10 (XCD) backed by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank.
• ECCB seal and identifying hallmarks on the obverse.
• Pirate rum runner with his ship on the reverse.

Each 2025 1 oz EC8 Gold Antigua & Barbuda Rum Runner and Pirate Coin is available in Brilliant Uncirculated condition. Released as part of the continuing EC8 Series from Scottsdale Mint, this design honors Antigua and Barbuda with imagery tied to an important period in the nation’s maritime past. These gold coins are packaged in Scottsdale Mint Certi-Lock cards, with each card featuring its own unique serial number.

Located along the northeastern edge of the Lesser Antilles, Antigua and Barbuda sat near some of the busiest sea routes in the Caribbean. This location made the islands an important stop for ships carrying rum and other goods through a network of legal trade and smuggling operations. From the colonial period through the early years of Prohibition in the 20th century, the islands played a role in the movement of valuable commodities throughout the region.

On the obverse of the 2025 EC8 Gold Antigua & Barbuda Rum Runner and Pirate Coin, you will find the seal of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank. The design features the initials “ECCB” in the center, with large fern branches framing the seal on both sides. This side also includes inscriptions identifying the coin’s weight, purity, and metal content.

The reverse of the 2025 1 oz EC8 Antigua & Barbuda Gold Coin showcases a pirate standing beside a rum-running ship. The design recognizes the historical ties between piracy and the rum trade in Antigua and Barbuda. Rum produced on the islands became a popular product across the Caribbean, drawing interest from merchants, sailors, smugglers, and pirates. As shipping activity increased throughout the Eastern Caribbean, rum became one of the region’s most commonly traded goods and contributed to an informal economy that remains part of the islands’ history.

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