5 Dollars (Thomas Jefferson)
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 249
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Where it came from
This 5-dollar coin was issued by Barbados in 2021 as part of a commemorative series honoring notable figures in American history. It reflects the nation's ongoing role as a prolific issuer of legal tender collector coins, which are often produced in collaboration with private mints to appeal to the global numismatic market. The choice of Thomas Jefferson serves as a thematic focus on historical governance and the philosophical underpinnings of the American experiment, designed to attract collectors interested in international commemorative issues.
The coin features a portrait-oriented design that highlights Jefferson's profile, a stylistic choice intended to evoke traditional neoclassical coinage. The production reflects standard modern minting techniques, combining frosted reliefs against a polished, mirrored background to create high visual contrast. While these issues are primarily intended for display rather than general circulation, they are received within the collecting community as accessible entries into the broader category of world commemorative currency.
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