Saint Lucia Coins
St. Lucia, a Caribbean island nation, has a fascinating monetary history that reflects its colonial past and its evolution as an independent country. Currently, the official currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar, shared with other members of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States.
Current currency and monetary system
The East Caribbean dollar was introduced in 1965, replacing the British West Indies dollar. This currency is pegged to the U.S. dollar at a fixed rate of 2.70 East Caribbean dollars to 1 U.S. dollar. Coins in circulation include denominations of 1, 2, 5, 5, 10 and 25 cents, as well as $1, while banknotes come in denominations of $5, $10, $20, $20, $50 and $100.
Monetary and Numismatic History
Prior to the adoption of the Eastern Caribbean dollar, St. Lucia used a variety of currencies, including the Spanish real and the Spanish dollar during the colonial period. An important milestone in Saint Lucia's numismatics was the issuance of commemorative coins in 1987 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the country's independence. These coins, minted in silver and gold, featured emblematic images of the island and became highly prized collector's items among numismatists.
| Country | Saint Lucia |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Dólar del Caribe Oriental |
| Continent | America Centro |
| Capital city | Castries |
| ISO2 | LC |
| ISO3 | LCA |
| Catalogued coins | 36 |
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The most valuable coins
The most valuable Saint Lucia coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
3 escalins (triple countermark SL)
6 escalins (double countermark SL)
1 escalin (countermark )
1 escalin (countermark 2 circles)
2 livres 5 sous
6 livres 15 sous
4 dollars (FAO)
10 dollars (200th Anniversary of the Battle of Los Santos)
10 dollars (200th Anniversary of the Battle of Los Santos)
10 dollars (Visit of Queen Elizabeth II)
10 dollars (Visit of Queen Elizabeth II)
5 dollars (Visit of Pope John Paul II)
5 dollars (Visit of Pope John Paul II)
500 dollars (Visit of Pope John Paul II)
10 dollars (Commonwealth Finance Ministers Meeting)
100 dollars (Tropical birds - Amazon parrots)
2 dollars (Pink flamingos)
2 dollars (Pink flamingos-Color)
10 dollars (Pink flamingos)
10 dollars (Pink flamingos-Color)
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