1 oz 2020 EC8 St. Kitts and Nevis Brimstone Silver Coin | Scottsdale Mint

Description

These beautiful 1 oz fine silver coins were made by the prestigious Scottsdale mint and serve as legal tender for the dual island nation of St. Kitts and Nevis. These coins are part of a collection representing 8 islands of the Eastern Caribbean. #### **COIN HIGHLIGHTS** *Ships individually in protective packaging *Consisting of 1 oz 999 Fine Silver *Obverse: Features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by the words "Queen Elizabeth II" and "EASTERN CARIBBEAN CENTRAL BANK" along with the legal tender value, metal weight, and purity *Reverse: Features a depiction of French Soldiers storming the beaches of St. Kitts during the Siege of Brimstone Hill along with the year of issue, and inscriptions ST. KITTS & NEVIS" & "SIEGE OF BRIMSTONE HILL" Saint Kitts and Nevis (officially named Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis) is an island nation located in the West Indies. It is the smallest sovereign state in the Western Hemisphere in area and population. The country is also a part of the Commonwealth, with Queen Elizabeth II as the head of state. The Siege of Brimstone Hill was a part of the American revolutionary war. The siege is also known as the French invasion of Saint Kitts in the year of 1782. French troops attacked the fortress located on Brimstone Hill, which caused the outnumbered British army to surrender after a month of conflict. In the coming months, a small army led by Admiral Samuel Hood was able to dislodge the French troops and restore St Kitts and Nevis to British Rule. #### **ABOUT THE SCOTTSDALE MINT** Scottsdale Mint is a private manufacturer and distributor of gold and silver bullion bars, coins, and rounds located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Scottsdale Mint is widely recognized for its high standards of purity, weight, quality, and craftsmanship.