The 2019 St. Lucia Flamingo silver coin is a one troy ounce silver bullion issue struck in .999 fine silver, released as part of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank's Nature Isle series. The coin carries legal tender status under the Commonwealth of St. Lucia and was produced by the Pobjoy Mint, one of the most respected private mints in the United Kingdom. We carry this coin as part of our broader selection of sovereign-backed silver issues from smaller Caribbean and Commonwealth nations.
Within the broader silver coin market, the St. Lucia Flamingo occupies a distinct niche as both a recognized bullion coin and a collectible piece with genuine artistic appeal. Its combination of legal tender status, standard one ounce weight, and limited mintage gives it characteristics that differ meaningfully from generic rounds or high-volume bullion coins.
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank introduced its Nature Isle coin program as a way to highlight the natural biodiversity found across the member islands of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. St. Lucia, one of the eight member territories, was featured in the
…The 2019 St. Lucia Flamingo silver coin is a one troy ounce silver bullion issue struck in .999 fine silver, released as part of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank's Nature Isle series. The coin carries legal tender status under the Commonwealth of St. Lucia and was produced by the Pobjoy Mint, one of the most respected private mints in the United Kingdom. We carry this coin as part of our broader selection of sovereign-backed silver issues from smaller Caribbean and Commonwealth nations.
Within the broader silver coin market, the St. Lucia Flamingo occupies a distinct niche as both a recognized bullion coin and a collectible piece with genuine artistic appeal. Its combination of legal tender status, standard one ounce weight, and limited mintage gives it characteristics that differ meaningfully from generic rounds or high-volume bullion coins.
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank introduced its Nature Isle coin program as a way to highlight the natural biodiversity found across the member islands of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. St. Lucia, one of the eight member territories, was featured in the 2019 release with the Caribbean flamingo as its central subject. The program was designed to appeal to both bullion buyers and collectors interested in wildlife-themed numismatics from lesser-seen issuing authorities.
The Pobjoy Mint, based in Surrey, England, has produced coins on behalf of numerous governments and territories for decades and holds a well-established reputation for fine detail, surface quality, and consistent standards across its sovereign issues. Its work with Eastern Caribbean territories has produced a body of collectible silver coinage that is recognized by collectors worldwide. The flamingo coin fits within this tradition, combining Pobjoy's production quality with a unique regional identity.
The reverse of the coin features a beautifully rendered Caribbean flamingo in a naturalistic pose, depicted with fine detail that captures the bird's distinctive coloration, elegant neck curvature, and long legs. The background includes subtle environmental elements consistent with the flamingo's natural habitat, and the composition is framed by inscriptions identifying the subject and the issuing territory. The overall design reflects the kind of refined engraving work that Pobjoy Mint is known for across its wildlife series.
The obverse carries the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, which was standard for Commonwealth coinage produced during this period. The portrait is accompanied by the denomination, the issuing authority, and the year of issue. The coin is struck to bullion coin standards with a clean, polished finish that highlights the contrast between the relief elements and the flat field.
As a Pobjoy Mint issue, this coin was produced under strict minting standards with a confirmed composition of .999 fine silver and a weight of one troy ounce. Pobjoy operates to exacting tolerances and maintains consistent quality across its sovereign issues, making weight and purity verification straightforward. Every coin we handle is reviewed for authenticity and integrity before it is made available for purchase.
We are authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, which means customers looking to have their coins professionally graded or encapsulated through those services can do so with confidence. For a coin like the St. Lucia Flamingo, professional grading can add numismatic documentation that supports long-term collectibility alongside its intrinsic silver content.
This coin is offered in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, indicating it has not been placed into circulation and retains its original mint state appearance. Individual coins ship in protective plastic flips to preserve their surfaces and prevent handling damage during transit. Tubes typically contain 20 coins, and sealed boxes are generally structured to hold 500 coins, though packaging configurations can vary by release and allocation.
Because this is a sovereign-minted coin rather than a secondary market bullion bar or round, standard condition disclaimers related to contact marks or surface toning do not apply here. Each coin is handled with appropriate care to maintain its as-minted presentation from the time it leaves our facility.
Pricing for the St. Lucia Flamingo silver coin is anchored to the live spot price of silver, with a premium applied above that base to account for production costs, mint fees, distribution, and the collectible characteristics of the issue. Pobjoy Mint coins from smaller sovereign programs typically carry a higher premium than high-volume bullion coins, reflecting their limited mintage, refined production quality, and dual appeal to both bullion buyers and numismatic collectors.
Our pricing is structured around real-time market conditions and is displayed transparently so buyers can evaluate the premium they are paying relative to spot. Because demand for limited-issue sovereign coins can shift with collector interest and available supply, premiums on pieces like this one can fluctuate more dynamically than those on mainstream bullion products.
The St. Lucia Flamingo is a recognized sovereign issue with a confirmed one troy ounce silver content, which supports its tradability in secondary markets. Collector-oriented coins from smaller issuing authorities tend to have a somewhat narrower resale market compared to major high-volume coins, though their limited mintage can support sustained collector demand. Understanding this distinction before purchase helps buyers align the coin with the right purpose, whether that is accumulation, collection, or eventual resale.
We operate a two-way market that allows customers to both purchase and sell precious metals within the same platform. Our competitive buyback pricing means buyers can evaluate the full cost of ownership, including the spread between acquisition cost and resale value, before committing to a purchase rather than discovering it only at the point of sale.
This coin stands apart from generic silver rounds through its legal tender status, sovereign backing, and the artistic distinction of the Pobjoy Mint's engraving work. For buyers who want silver content combined with a collectible identity, it offers more than a standard one ounce silver vehicle. The Caribbean flamingo design is specific to this release, and limited mintage production runs from smaller sovereign programs do not get restruck or reprinted, which distinguishes them from open-edition bullion coins.
It also works well as part of a wildlife or Caribbean-themed numismatic collection alongside other Eastern Caribbean Central Bank releases. The coin's appeal extends across both the bullion and collector communities, giving it a broader audience than a single-purpose product would typically attract.
We have been operating in the precious metals market since 2010, and our approach has always centered on transparency, authenticity, and treating customers as informed buyers rather than sales targets. Every product we offer is verified before it reaches our customers, and our pricing reflects real-time market conditions without layering on unnecessary complexity. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau and active memberships in the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association reflect the standards we hold ourselves to across every transaction.
Our platform is built around the idea that buyers deserve full visibility into what they are paying, why they are paying it, and what their position is worth when they decide to sell. We display bid/ask spreads directly on product pages, maintain competitive buyback pricing, and provide the tools needed to evaluate products using objective market data. Whether you are adding a single coin to a collection or building out a larger silver position, we provide the information and structure to do it with confidence.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across a wide range of silver coins, including limited sovereign issues like the St. Lucia Flamingo. Rather than navigating static retail price sheets, Pro members can see how this coin is priced at the wholesale level in real time and evaluate the bid/ask spread as it evolves with market conditions. Real-time portfolio valuation uses current wholesale bid pricing, giving members a more accurate view of what their holdings are worth at any given moment rather than relying on estimated retail values.
The platform also includes proprietary research tools that allow members to compare premiums, spread tightness, and liquidity across the broader precious metals catalog. For a collectible silver coin like this one, where premiums can move based on shifting collector demand and available supply, having access to historical premium data and market intelligence provides a meaningful advantage in evaluating when and how to transact.
We support a broad range of payment methods to make purchasing straightforward and secure regardless of how you prefer to transact. Accepted options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency payments through BitPay. Each method is integrated into a secure checkout environment designed to protect your information and support a smooth transaction from start to finish.
Product ID: BST-00288325D9
| Year | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Precious Metal Type | Silver |
| Format | Coin |
| Brand/Mint | Scottsdale Mint |
| Purity | 0.999 |
| Weight | 1 oz |
| Thickness (mm) | 3.2 mm |
| Diameter (mm) | 39 mm |
The 2019 St. Lucia Flamingo silver coin is a one troy ounce silver bullion issue struck in .999 fine silver, released as part of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank's Nature Isle series. The coin carries legal tender status under the Commonwealth of St. Lucia and was produced by the Pobjoy Mint, one of the most respected private mints in the United Kingdom. We carry this coin as part of our broader selection of sovereign-backed silver issues from smaller Caribbean and Commonwealth nations.
Within the broader silver coin market, the St. Lucia Flamingo occupies a distinct niche as both a recognized bullion coin and a collectible piece with genuine artistic appeal. Its combination of legal tender status, standard one ounce weight, and limited mintage gives it characteristics that differ meaningfully from generic rounds or high-volume bullion coins.
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank introduced its Nature Isle coin program as a way to highlight the natural biodiversity found across the member islands of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. St. Lucia, one of the eight member territories, was featured in the
…The 2019 St. Lucia Flamingo silver coin is a one troy ounce silver bullion issue struck in .999 fine silver, released as part of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank's Nature Isle series. The coin carries legal tender status under the Commonwealth of St. Lucia and was produced by the Pobjoy Mint, one of the most respected private mints in the United Kingdom. We carry this coin as part of our broader selection of sovereign-backed silver issues from smaller Caribbean and Commonwealth nations.
Within the broader silver coin market, the St. Lucia Flamingo occupies a distinct niche as both a recognized bullion coin and a collectible piece with genuine artistic appeal. Its combination of legal tender status, standard one ounce weight, and limited mintage gives it characteristics that differ meaningfully from generic rounds or high-volume bullion coins.
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank introduced its Nature Isle coin program as a way to highlight the natural biodiversity found across the member islands of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. St. Lucia, one of the eight member territories, was featured in the 2019 release with the Caribbean flamingo as its central subject. The program was designed to appeal to both bullion buyers and collectors interested in wildlife-themed numismatics from lesser-seen issuing authorities.
The Pobjoy Mint, based in Surrey, England, has produced coins on behalf of numerous governments and territories for decades and holds a well-established reputation for fine detail, surface quality, and consistent standards across its sovereign issues. Its work with Eastern Caribbean territories has produced a body of collectible silver coinage that is recognized by collectors worldwide. The flamingo coin fits within this tradition, combining Pobjoy's production quality with a unique regional identity.
The reverse of the coin features a beautifully rendered Caribbean flamingo in a naturalistic pose, depicted with fine detail that captures the bird's distinctive coloration, elegant neck curvature, and long legs. The background includes subtle environmental elements consistent with the flamingo's natural habitat, and the composition is framed by inscriptions identifying the subject and the issuing territory. The overall design reflects the kind of refined engraving work that Pobjoy Mint is known for across its wildlife series.
The obverse carries the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, which was standard for Commonwealth coinage produced during this period. The portrait is accompanied by the denomination, the issuing authority, and the year of issue. The coin is struck to bullion coin standards with a clean, polished finish that highlights the contrast between the relief elements and the flat field.
As a Pobjoy Mint issue, this coin was produced under strict minting standards with a confirmed composition of .999 fine silver and a weight of one troy ounce. Pobjoy operates to exacting tolerances and maintains consistent quality across its sovereign issues, making weight and purity verification straightforward. Every coin we handle is reviewed for authenticity and integrity before it is made available for purchase.
We are authorized dealers for both PCGS and NGC, which means customers looking to have their coins professionally graded or encapsulated through those services can do so with confidence. For a coin like the St. Lucia Flamingo, professional grading can add numismatic documentation that supports long-term collectibility alongside its intrinsic silver content.
This coin is offered in Brilliant Uncirculated condition, indicating it has not been placed into circulation and retains its original mint state appearance. Individual coins ship in protective plastic flips to preserve their surfaces and prevent handling damage during transit. Tubes typically contain 20 coins, and sealed boxes are generally structured to hold 500 coins, though packaging configurations can vary by release and allocation.
Because this is a sovereign-minted coin rather than a secondary market bullion bar or round, standard condition disclaimers related to contact marks or surface toning do not apply here. Each coin is handled with appropriate care to maintain its as-minted presentation from the time it leaves our facility.
Pricing for the St. Lucia Flamingo silver coin is anchored to the live spot price of silver, with a premium applied above that base to account for production costs, mint fees, distribution, and the collectible characteristics of the issue. Pobjoy Mint coins from smaller sovereign programs typically carry a higher premium than high-volume bullion coins, reflecting their limited mintage, refined production quality, and dual appeal to both bullion buyers and numismatic collectors.
Our pricing is structured around real-time market conditions and is displayed transparently so buyers can evaluate the premium they are paying relative to spot. Because demand for limited-issue sovereign coins can shift with collector interest and available supply, premiums on pieces like this one can fluctuate more dynamically than those on mainstream bullion products.
The St. Lucia Flamingo is a recognized sovereign issue with a confirmed one troy ounce silver content, which supports its tradability in secondary markets. Collector-oriented coins from smaller issuing authorities tend to have a somewhat narrower resale market compared to major high-volume coins, though their limited mintage can support sustained collector demand. Understanding this distinction before purchase helps buyers align the coin with the right purpose, whether that is accumulation, collection, or eventual resale.
We operate a two-way market that allows customers to both purchase and sell precious metals within the same platform. Our competitive buyback pricing means buyers can evaluate the full cost of ownership, including the spread between acquisition cost and resale value, before committing to a purchase rather than discovering it only at the point of sale.
This coin stands apart from generic silver rounds through its legal tender status, sovereign backing, and the artistic distinction of the Pobjoy Mint's engraving work. For buyers who want silver content combined with a collectible identity, it offers more than a standard one ounce silver vehicle. The Caribbean flamingo design is specific to this release, and limited mintage production runs from smaller sovereign programs do not get restruck or reprinted, which distinguishes them from open-edition bullion coins.
It also works well as part of a wildlife or Caribbean-themed numismatic collection alongside other Eastern Caribbean Central Bank releases. The coin's appeal extends across both the bullion and collector communities, giving it a broader audience than a single-purpose product would typically attract.
We have been operating in the precious metals market since 2010, and our approach has always centered on transparency, authenticity, and treating customers as informed buyers rather than sales targets. Every product we offer is verified before it reaches our customers, and our pricing reflects real-time market conditions without layering on unnecessary complexity. Our A rating with the Better Business Bureau and active memberships in the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association reflect the standards we hold ourselves to across every transaction.
Our platform is built around the idea that buyers deserve full visibility into what they are paying, why they are paying it, and what their position is worth when they decide to sell. We display bid/ask spreads directly on product pages, maintain competitive buyback pricing, and provide the tools needed to evaluate products using objective market data. Whether you are adding a single coin to a collection or building out a larger silver position, we provide the information and structure to do it with confidence.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across a wide range of silver coins, including limited sovereign issues like the St. Lucia Flamingo. Rather than navigating static retail price sheets, Pro members can see how this coin is priced at the wholesale level in real time and evaluate the bid/ask spread as it evolves with market conditions. Real-time portfolio valuation uses current wholesale bid pricing, giving members a more accurate view of what their holdings are worth at any given moment rather than relying on estimated retail values.
The platform also includes proprietary research tools that allow members to compare premiums, spread tightness, and liquidity across the broader precious metals catalog. For a collectible silver coin like this one, where premiums can move based on shifting collector demand and available supply, having access to historical premium data and market intelligence provides a meaningful advantage in evaluating when and how to transact.
We support a broad range of payment methods to make purchasing straightforward and secure regardless of how you prefer to transact. Accepted options include Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency payments through BitPay. Each method is integrated into a secure checkout environment designed to protect your information and support a smooth transaction from start to finish.