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Press
Release March
7, 2005
Bank
Encourages Barbadians To Purchase Numismatic Coins
The
Central Bank of Barbados continues to encourage Barbadians to
purchase numismatic coins.
Director
of Banking and Currency at the Central Bank of Barbados, Mr.
Victor Springer, was at the time commenting on the sale of
numismatic coins launched last year to commemorate two historic
events: the 375th
Anniversary of the City of Bridgetown and the 350th
Anniversary of the Bridgetown Synagogue.
“I
am generally pleased with the sale of the two commemorative
coins; however, I wish to advise Barbadians that we still have a
limited number of the silver coins, which were minted in
commemoration of the 375th Anniversary of Bridgetown,
and fifteen (15) of the gold coins that were produced to mark
the 350th Anniversary of the Bridgetown Synagogue,”
Mr. Springer observed.
The
gold coins will be sold on a first come, first served basis, as
there are so few remaining.
Mr.
Springer further stated that he would like to encourage
Barbadians, especially collectors, to purchase these specialty
coins. “Not only
are they priceless souvenirs, but they are also worthwhile
investments, which will appreciate over time,” the Director
commented.
The
$5 Proof Silver coin to commemorate the 375th
Anniversary of the City of Bridgetown, which is made of .925
sterling silver and weighs 28.28 grams, is available at
BDS$120.00.
The
22 carat gold coin to celebrate the 350th Anniversary
of the City of the Bridgetown Synagogue is priced at
BDS$1,000.00. Both coins are available at the Central Bank of Barbados.
The
Bank, with a numismatic coin programme dating back to 1973, is
recognised for issuing coins of a superior quality to
commemorate important national historic events.
2005-03-03
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