5 Dollars (Abraham Lincoln)
Barbados • 5 Dollars • Silver (.999) • 2021
- Denomination
- 5 Dollars
- Issuer
- Barbados
- Struck
- 2021
- Composition
- Silver (.999)
- Currency
- Dollar
- Weight
- 31.39 g
- Diameter
- 55 mm
- Catalog refs
- RCM/MRC 200044 · KM 251
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Where it came from
This 2021 Barbados 5 Dollars coin was struck as part of a commemorative series honoring Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth President of the United States. It was commissioned by the Central Bank of Barbados to circulate within the collector market, utilizing the country's status as a frequent issuer of themed numismatic legal tender. The design emphasizes Lincoln’s legacy as a pivotal figure in American history, particularly his role in the preservation of the Union and the abolition of slavery.
The coin features detailed portraiture characteristic of modern minting techniques that favor high-relief aesthetics and frosted finishes. Created for numismatic enthusiasts who appreciate historical iconography, the piece reflects a trend in international minting where foreign nations produce commemorative coinage featuring globally recognized leaders. While these items are legal tender in Barbados, they are primarily produced for their aesthetic and historical appeal rather than for everyday currency circulation.
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