Description

2023 1 oz EC8 St Kitts & Nevis Conch Shell Gold Proof Coin (Colored)

BOLD delights in presenting the 2023 1 oz EC8 St Kitts & Nevis Conch Shell Gold Proof Coin from the Scottsdale Mint as an authorized dealer of the mint. The gold coin has a colored-proof finish that enhances the shimmering beauty of the conch shell design.

Key Features:

• 2023 1 oz EC8 St Kitts & Nevis Conch Shell Gold Proof Coin (Colored)
• Purity: Contains 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine gold.
• Obverse: It features the legal tender authentication by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) along with the purity and face value along the edge.
• Reverse: It bears a colored conch shell surrounded by shell designs in the backdrop and the inscription “ST. KITTS & NEVIS. 2023.”
• Mintage: Extremely limited mintage of 100 coins only!
• Face Value: 10 Dollars (XCD)
• Legal Tender: Legal tender backed by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank.
• Dimension: Diameter of 32 mm and 2.4 mm in Thickness.
• Packaging: Each coin arrives in a protective plastic capsule housed in a case with COA and a display box.

The obverse side of the coin features the seal of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank in the center, which depicts the initials ECCB in an artistic display. The ECCB initials are supported by two crossed wreaths beneath them. The outer circle of the design includes the inscriptions “EASTERN CARIBBEAN CENTRAL BANK” and “1 OZ .9999 GOLD. TEN DOLLARS,” depicting the legal tender authentication, purity, and face value.

The reverse of the 2023 1 oz EC8 St Kitts & Nevis Conch Shell Gold Proof Coin features an enchanting, colored design of the conch shell. The Conch shell is regarded as a crucial component of the aquatic life and diversity on the St. Kitts & Nevis Islands. The backdrop also depicts artistic imagery of shells designed meticulously. The inscriptions on the reverse are “ST. KITTS & NEVIS 2023,” representing the country of issue and year of issue.

The Significance of the Conch Shell in St. Kitts & Nevis Islands

Conch shells are medium—to large-sized homes and protective shells for respective-sized sea snails in the mollusk phylum. In the islands of St. Kitts and Nevis, the conch shells have various uses and significance, including ecological, cultural, commercial, and aesthetic. Being home to marine life, the conch shells provide support to this delicate coral ecosystem.

These shells are also national symbols of Turks and Caicos and appear in the coat of arms of The Bahamas. The local vendors of the islands sell cleaned and prepared conch shells at markets, which are also used to make jewelry. These beautiful shells attract a number of tourists and increase tourism, making them the aesthetic of the islands.

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