East Caribbean States 1993 25 cents

formerly in the Mountain Groan Collection

The East Caribbean States formed as a loose union of island nations in the Caribbean, all of which are former members of the British Caribbean Territories prior to its dissolution in 1965. The current full membership states are Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Coins of the East Caribbean States continue to mix with those of the older British Caribbean Territories in circulation. Shown is a 1993 25 cents. The reverse features a conception of Sir Francis Drake's Golden Hind. This type was minted 1981-2000.

Recorded mintage: unknown but common.

Specification: 6.48 g, copper-nickel, 23.98 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 14.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1981 25 cents
• 1993 cent
• 1999 2 cents
• 1998 5 cents
• 1995 10 cents
• 1995 25 cents
• British Caribbean Territories 1955 25 cents
• Coins and currency dated 1993
• return to East Caribbean States