Nov 1493 Discovered by Columbus named Isla de Anguila.
c.1631 Dutch fort erected, later destroyed by the Spanish.
1650 English colony, ruled from St. Christopher.
1696 - 1816
Part of Leeward Islands colony (under Antigua).
1666 - 1667
French occupation.
21 May 1745 French invasion attempt.
Nov 1796 French invasion attempt.
1816 - 1871
Part of St. Christopher, Nevis, Anguilla, and the British
Virgin Islands colony. (Now Saint Christopher is known as
Saint Kitts).
1832 - 1871
Part of Leeward Islands colony (under Antigua).
1871 - 01 Jul 1956 Part of the
Federal Colony of the Leeward Islands (under
Antigua).
1882 Part of colony of Saint
Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla.
27 Feb 1967 Associated state of Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla.
09 Mar/30 May 1967 St.
Christopher-Nevis officials evicted.
16 Jun 1967 Anguilla unilaterally withdraws from Saint Christopher-Nevis
11 Jul 1967 Referendum supports separation from St. Kitts.
12 Jul 1967 Independence proclaimed (not recognized by U.K.)
06 Feb 1969 Republic of Anguilla proclaimed (not recognized).
19 Mar 1969 British rule restored.
15 Sep 1969 Reunited with St. Kitts-Nevis de jure, de facto direct
British administration.
10 Feb 1976 Autonomy
19 Dec 1980 Anguilla becomes a separate dependency de jure.
The British dependency of Anguilla,
a self-governing British
territory situated in the east Caribbean Sea about 60 miles (100
km.) northwest of St. Kitts, has an area of 35 sq. mi. (91 sq. km.)
and an approximate population of 12,000. Capital: The Valley. In
recent years, tourism has replaced the traditional fishing, stock
raising and salt production as the main industry.
Anguilla was discovered by Columbus in 1493 and became
a British colony in 1650. As the other British areas in the West
Indies did, Anguilla officially adapted to Pound Sterling beginning in
1825. From 1950 to 1965, Anguilla was a member of the British
Caribbean Territories (Eastern Group) Currency Board, whose
coinage it used. In March 1967, Anguilla was joined politically
with St. Christopher (St. Kitts), as it had been for much of its colonial
history, and Nevis to form a British associated state.
On June 16, 1967, the Provisional Government of Anguilla
unilaterally declared its independence and seceded from the Federation.
Later, on July 11, 1967, a vote of confidence was taken and
the results favored independence. Britain refused to accept the
declaration (nor did any other country recognize it) and appointed
a British administrator whom Anguilla accepted. However, in Feb.
1969 Anguilla ousted the British emissary, voted to sever all ties
with Britain, and established the Republic of Anguilla. The following
month Britain landed a force of paratroopers and policemen.
This bloodless counteraction ended the self-proclaimed
republic and resulted in the installation of a governing commissioner.
The troops were withdrawn in Sept. 1969, and the Anguilla
Act of July 1971 placed Anguilla directly under British control. A
new constitution in 1976 established Anguilla as a self-governing
British dependant territory. Britain retains power over defense,
police and civil service, and foreign affairs. Since 1981, Anguilla
has employed the coinage of the East Caribbean States.
Great Britain..........................................1650 -
11 Jul 1967
French
Occupation.................................1666 - 1667
French attempt of
occupation.............................21 May 1754
French attempt of
occupation.............................Nov 1796
Administered from
Saint Kitts.....................1822 - 16 Jun 1967
Chief Executives
and Chairmen of the Anguilla Council
Peter
Adams.....................................12 Jul 1967 - 04 Aug 1967
Independence was declared
on 11 Jul 1967, but not recognized by UK. Peter Adams also served as Warden
(magistrate) from Jul 1967 to 23 May 1968.
Ronald
Webster (1st time).......................04 Aug 1967 -
08 Jan 1968
Commissioner
Anthony "Tony" Lee..............................08 Jan 1968 -
09 Jan 1969
He also became Commissioner
under British rule from 19 Mar to 20 Apr 1969.
Chief Executive
and Chairman of the Anguilla Council
Ronald Webster (2nd
time).......................09
Jan 1969 - 21 Feb 1969
President
Ronald Webster (continued)......................21
Feb 1969 - 19 Mar 1969
He served as the Chairman
of Anguilla Council from 09 Jan 1969 to 10 Feb 1976 and twice Chief Minister
from 10 February 1976 to 02 February 1977 and again from 28 May 1980 to 12
March 1984.
Great Britain...................................19
Mar 1969 -
date
After two rebellions in
1967 and 1969 and a brief period as a self-declared independent republic
headed by Ronald Webster, British rule was fully restored in July, 1971.
Anguilla became a separate British dependency (now termed a British overseas
territory) in 1980.
Currency:
Since 1981, East Caribbean Dollar is used on this Island. There is no evidence that the issues of the self-proclaimed
Provisional Government ever actually circulated. The c/s
series most likely served as souvenirs of the “revolution”, dated 1968 to
1970. By action taken by the council on the 30th
December 1968.
ND (1968)
KM#26 25 Dollars. Year:
ND (1968).
Weight: 31.00g.
Metal:
0.999 Silver. Diameter:
43.00 mm. Edge:
Reeded.
Alignment:
Medal.
Mint:
N/A.
Obverse: Three intertwined dolphins
form circle, text: "Issued by Authority of the Government of
Anguilla WI". Reverse:
President Ronald Webster bust facing left.
Text: "Commemorating the First Year of Independence 11th July 1968.
Ronald Webster, First President of the Council".
Subject: 1st Year of
Independence.
Some coin collectors believe
that this coin was probably produced in 1974.
Obverse:
St. Mary’s Church picture and written within inner circle of pearls,
"Government of Anguilla", around above, small partial wreath tied
with ribbon below, within outer circle of pearls.
Reverse:
Coat of Arms of Anguilla with motto: "Strength
and Endurance" on ribbon below, in center, MAY 30 JULY 11 / 1967 /
1970 / ANGUILLA / HALF DOLLAR and 1000 hallmark around below, within
outer circle of pearls around 4 o'clock.
Mintage: 4,200 (including 1969).
Minted Years:
1969 and 1970 (Krause publication also indicates coins
produced without date).
KM#16 Dollar. Year:
1970.
Weight: 7.18g.
Metal:
0.999 Silver. Diameter:
24.00 mm. Edge:
Reeded.
Alignment:
Coin.
Mint:
Italcambio Mint, Arezzo, Italy.
Obverse:
Anguilla Map, Seahorse and Caribbean Silver Lobster within inner
circle of pearls, "Government of Anguilla", around above, small
partial wreath tied with ribbon below, within outer circle of
pearls.
Reverse:
Coat of Arms of Anguilla with motto: "Strength
and Endurance" on ribbon below, in center, MAY 30 JULY 11 / 1967 /
1970 / ANGUILLA / ONE DOLLAR and 1000 hallmark around below, within
outer circle of pearls around 4 o'clock.
Mintage: 4,450 (including 1969).
Minted Years:
1969 and 1970 (Krause publication also indicates coins
produced without date).
KM#17 2 Dollars. Year:
1970.
Weight: 14.14g.
Metal:
0.999 Silver. Diameter:
31.50 mm. Edge:
Reeded.
Alignment:
Coin.
Mint:
Italcambio Mint, Arezzo, Italy.
Obverse:
Anguilla Map with independence Flag within inner circle of pearls,
"Government of Anguilla", around above, small partial wreath tied
with ribbon below, within outer circle of pearls.
Reverse:
Coat of Arms of Anguilla with motto: "Strength
and Endurance" on ribbon below, in center, MAY 30 JULY 11 / 1967 /
1970 / ANGUILLA / TWO DOLLAR and 1000 hallmark around below, within
outer circle of pearls around 4 o'clock.
Mintage: 4,150 (including 1969).
Minted Years:
1969 and 1970 (Krause publication also indicates coins
produced without date).
KM#18.1 4 Dollars. Year:
1970.
Weight: 28.48g.
Metal:
0.999 Silver. Diameter:
42.00 mm. Edge:
Reeded.
Alignment:
Coin.
Mint:
Italcambio Mint, Arezzo, Italy.
Obverse:
Atlantic Star picture and written within inner circle of pearls,
"Government of Anguilla", around above, small partial wreath tied
with ribbon below, within outer circle of pearls.
Reverse:
Coat of Arms of Anguilla with motto: "Strength
and Endurance" on ribbon below, in center, MAY 30 JULY 11 / 1967 /
1970 / ANGUILLA / FOUR DOLLAR and 1000 hallmark around below, within
outer circle of pearls around 4 o'clock.
Mintage: 5,100 (including 1969).
Minted Years:
1969 and 1970 (Krause publication also indicates coins
produced without date).
KM#18.2 also exists with two hallmarks at 4
o'clock on the reverse side.
