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10 Dollars - Elizabeth II Independence - Set Issue
| Issuer | Central Bank of Barbados |
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| Year | 1976 |
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| Value | 10 Dollars |
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| Obverse lettering | 1966-INDEPENDENCE-1976 BARBADOS |
| Reverse description | Neptune, god of the sea, is depicted in left profile seated, his body turned to the right, with his left arm extended horizontally and bearing his trident, while his right arm rests downward with his hand placed upon a whale emerging from the waves below. The figure is rendered in a bold, classical style with fine detail in the musculature and drapery. The denomination legend 'TEN DOLLARS' appears in the field, completing the reverse design. |
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Barbados achieved independence from Britain on November 30, 1966, but the commemorative coinage marking that milestone took a decade to materialize. This piece was issued as part of a matching set alongside silver and gold versions — the copper-nickel composition made the series accessible without diluting the prestige of the higher-metal strikes. The Central Bank had only been established in 1972, four years before this issue, meaning the institution was still young when it authorized its first major commemorative program.