Next Release in the EC8 Coin Program! The excitement surrounding the highly successful inaugural launch of the Eastern Caribbean 2018 Bullion Coin Program (EC8) has still not settled down! That really shouldn't be a surprise, considering this is a fresh new international market opening to the precious metals community. Scottsdale Mint certainly set a high benchmark with the brilliant release of the first EC8 coin, the 2018 Silver 1 oz Antigua & Barbuda Rum Runner .



This second release is every bit as awesome! The 2018 Silver 1 oz St. Kitts & Nevis Brown Pelican captures a beautifully inviting aerial view just off the cost of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The fine detail displayed on the featured subject, framed by a wide-open view of the coastline is nothing short of a personal invitation to visit this wonderful island country. The reverse features a finely detailed brown pelican, wings fully spread as it rides the coastal breezes off Saint Kitts and Nevis. This curiously-shaped bird is very prevalent throughout the Eastern Caribbean islands and is the national bird of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The low clouds in the distance open to a beautiful, bright sky. With several sailboats navigating through the relatively calm waves, it is certainly smooth-sailing! The coastline stretches far into the horizon. The entire scene is displayed in a circular inset that is positioned a little lower than center. Very finely-engraved wavy lines encircle the inset out to the rim. Interestingly, the offset circular inset allows the lines to be very close together at the bottom rim and then spread further apart toward the top. The tip of the brown pelican’s right wing has broken free of the inset and superimposes the fine lines. The overall effect creates a remarkable depth of field to the scene. Truly stunning! The extremely low mintage of only 25,000 produced makes it a great long-term investment! WELCOME TO SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS Saint Kitts and Nevis are part of the Leeward Islands chain, and are separated by a mere 2-miles wide channel called “The Narrows.” They are known as some of the first Caribbean islands settled by Europeans, including both the British and French. They have a long and intriguing history, which far predates the time of the European settlements. Interestingly, the written historical records of the two islands are said to be one of the longest of the Caribbean.



As you would expect of such a beautiful Caribbean island destination, tourism is a prominent economic factor. From Nevis Peak, a potentially active volcano rising 3,232 ft, to the Summit Crater atop Mount Liamuiga on Saint Kitts, to the pristine coasts, this two-island country is amazing!



Today, Saint Kitts and Nevis is a Commonwealth realm, which includes active membership in the Commonwealth of Nations. It is also a full member of the eight sovereign states of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, which in association with Scottsdale Mint, has introduced this amazing EC8 bullion coin series.