Along with the Montserrat coin came the issue for Anguilla. Regular readers will know of my affinity for this island, having lived and worked there in 2005/6, so it’s great to see a coin capture the place so well. The boat races around the island (it isn’t a big place) were a highlight of the annual calendar, with almost the entire population out to see them. Boats with names like De Tree, and De Chan, with their ten-man crews (some jumping overboard at times!) battled it out for the honours. Great fun.

The coin is packed with boats, but the one in the front is not a racing boat, and is a little out of place if the racing is what is supposed to be featured here. The overall vibe is on point, however. There are bullion variants in silver and gold, and proof versions also in silver and gold, but with some selective colour highlighting. All tip the scales at an ounce. For a better look at all four versions, and indeed, every other issue under this program, check out our comprehensive, and newly revised Bullion Series Profile.