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2018 Antigua & Barbuda 1 oz Silver Rum Runner Proof (Colorized)

2018 Antigua & Barbuda 1 oz Silver Rum Runner Proof (Colorized)

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The Rum Runner is the first issue in the new EC8 (Eastern Caribbean 8) coin program. Issued from the country of Antigua & Barbuda, this coin is the first of eight releases in this historic series featuring low mintages and rich designs.

The EC8 program will consist of four coins minted in 2018 on behalf of each of the eight Caribbean island members that comprise the ECCB - Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The ECCB is the official issuer of the Eastern Caribbean Dollar - the Currency of the EC8 2018 Coin Program.

Coin Highlights:
  • Contains 1 oz of .999 fine silver.
  • Coin comes in a protective plastic capsule with mint issued box and certificate of authenticity.
  • Limited mintage of 2,500 coins.
  • Obverse: Displays an image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, along with the weight and purity below.
  • Reverse: Depicts an 18th century pirate ship heading out to sea after a pickup of some of the finest rum in the world from Antigua & Barbuda.
  • Both obverse and reverse rims feature wavy radial lines making the coins harder to duplicate and provide a measure of security.
  • The coins, manufactured and distributed by Scottsdale Mint are legal tender in the territories of the eight members that comprise the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank.


Collect a piece of history from each of the beautiful Caribbean Islands. Add this Antigua & Barbuda Rum Runner Colorized Proof to your cart today!

History of Rum Production in Antigua and Barbuda:
Antigua and Barbuda are two Caribbean islands, (Antigua, pronounced "An-tee'-gah" and Barbuda), that form a country that lies between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean. Antigua and Barbuda is a Caribbean destination that is both exotic and luxurious. Here you will find a rich history to explore and some of the world's finest rums. Antigua's history of rum production dates back to the early 1700's when sugar was first introduced to the island and quickly became the main crops produced on its plantations. Sugarcane byproducts, such as molasses or honeys, or sugarcane juice, are the primary ingredients in the production of rum by a process of fermentation and distillation. The distillate, a clear liquid, is then aged in oak barrels, thus aiding in the creation of the Caribbean's world-wide sought after rum.

History of Rum Running in the Caribbean:
Throughout the Caribbean's colonial period, competition for rum sales and for the security that armed ships brought with them was fierce among the English Caribbean planters. The Caribbean island governors supported selling rum to the Royal Navy in hopes of the move helping to keep the pirates of the Caribbean at bay. Pirates often made extra money running rum to heavily taxes colonies in North American and the West Indies. As early as the 16th century, the British government employed "Revenue Cutters," small lightweight single-sail vessels to stop the pirates and smugglers.

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Posted By:Christian Lady 777

From:Ohio

Date:Aug 2, 2021

Very Nice

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This a very nice coin.


  • Pros
  • Attractive Design
  • Collectible (lower mintage)
  • Mint Condition
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  • Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Posted By:J

From:Lafayette, LA

Date:Feb 29, 2020

Captures the imagination of the high seas Pirates of yore.

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I love the history this coin represents.


  • Pros
  • Attractive Design
  • Collectible (lower mintage)
  • Bottom Line
  • Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Posted By:bfiller

From:Mt Vernon

Date:May 26, 2018

A+

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A incredibly beautiful coin satisfying my lust for eye candy, stick-to-itiveness and sheer pleasure. As for my "eye candy" this is by far thw best Color Commemorative Proof yet. The silver coin at first glance is completely unassuming.... And remains as such when one studies it. The colorized areas are beautifully subtile being cunning and crafty. No over brilliantly plastic fantastic with this coin. Extremely well done bravo!!!


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  • Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Posted By:SEKIDEN

From:JAPAN

Date:May 21, 2018

Finally got

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It is a beautiful coin. I'm satisfied.


  • Pros
  • Value (low premium over spot)
  • Attractive Design
  • Easy to Sell
  • Bottom Line
  • Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.
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