Description
The Eastern Caribbean dollar is the official currency in East Caribbean since 1965. Six of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union use the Currency: Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent Grenadines. The other two, Anguilla and Montserrat, are British Overseas Territories. These states are all members of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union. In 1982 were issued with denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10 and 25 cents, and 1 dollar.
The 1 Eastern Caribbean Cent coin front design features an Elizabeth II (Queen of the United Kingdom and 15 other Commonwealth realms) portrait. The reverse coin design has the denomination surrounding by a crossed palm branches design. This coin is part of the 1981 – 2001 series, its rim is plain, and its color is silver.
Text: Queen Elizabeth The Second, East Caribbean States, One Cent, 1, 1989.