Barbados: Trident, 1 oz Silver, 2025, Prooflike

Barbados: Trident is a classic bullion coin struck from 1 oz of pure 9999 silver, issued in 2025 for Barbados by the renowned Scottsdale Mint. This is the silver edition of the popular Trident motif, which has long been highly regarded by collectors and precious metal investors.

The trident, one of Barbados’ most important national symbols, reflects the island’s maritime heritage as well as values such as unity, strength, and independence. Its presence on official coin issues emphasizes the country’s connection to the ocean and the stability of its national identity, rooted in Caribbean history and culture. The simple yet bold design is ideally suited to an investment format.

The coin features a Prooflike finish, offering an attractive lustre to the fields and a clear, deeply defined relief. It has a diameter of 38.8 mm, a thickness of 3.1 mm, and a reeded edge. The face value is 1/2 dollar, and the total mintage is set at 1,000,000 pieces. Coins are packaged in CoinZip bags or in tubes of 20 pieces, in line with bullion market standards.

The obverse depicts the national symbol of Barbados – the Trident – together with the denomination, one-ounce weight, and silver purity, underscoring the coin’s investment character.

The reverse features the coat of arms of Barbados, rich in heraldic symbolism referring to the nation’s history and traditions. The year of issue, 2025, completes the cohesive and timeless design.