Barbados Brief History, Rulers and Coins

Barbados

Barbados is an island country in the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies, in the Caribbean region of North America. It is 34 kilometres (21 miles) in length and up to 23 km (14 mi) in width, covering an area of 432 km2 (167 sq mi). It is situated in the western area of the North Atlantic and 100 km (62 mi) east of the Windward Islands and the Caribbean Sea; therein, Barbados is east of the Windwards, part of the Lesser Antilles, roughly at 13°N of the equator. It is about 168 km (104 mi) east of both the countries of Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and 180 km (110 mi) south-east of Martinique and 400 km (250 mi) north-east of Trinidad and Tobago. Barbados is outside the principal Atlantic hurricane belt. Its capital and largest city is Bridgetown.
Inhabited by Kalinago people since the 13th century, and prior to that by other Amerindians, Barbados was visited by Spanish navigators in the late 15th century and claimed for the Spanish Crown. It first appeared in a Spanish map in 1511. The Portuguese Empire claimed the island between 1532 and 1536, but later abandoned it in 1620; with their only remnants being an introduction of wild boars for a good supply of meat whenever the island was visited, and to replenish their supply of freshwater. An English ship, the Olive Blossom, arrived in Barbados on 14 May 1625; its men took possession of it in the name of King James I. In 1627, the first permanent settlers arrived from England, and it became an English and later British colony. As a wealthy sugar colony, it became an English centre of the African slave trade until that trade was outlawed in 1807, with final emancipation of slaves in Barbados occurring over a period of years from 1833.
On 30 November 1966, Barbados became an independent state and Commonwealth realm with Elizabeth II as its queen. It has a population of people, predominantly of African descent. Despite being classified as an Atlantic island, Barbados is considered to be a part of the Caribbean, where it is ranked as a leading tourist destination. Of the tourists, 40% come from the UK, with the US and Canada making up the next large groups of visitors to the island.

Capital: Bridgetown (Jamestown: 1625-1628; Indian Bridge: 1628-c.1660; St. Michael's: c.1660-19th cent.). Motto: "Pride and Industry". Population: 293,131 (2018).

Territorial Disputes: Barbados and Trinidad and Tobago abide by the Apr 2006 Permanent Court of Arbitration decision delimiting a maritime boundary and limiting catches of flying fish in Trinidad and Tobago's exclusive economic zone; joins other Caribbean states to counter Venezuela's claim that Aves Island sustains human habitation, a criterion under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), which permits Venezuela to extend its EEZ/continental shelf over a large portion of the eastern Caribbean Sea.

Chronology:

                     1500s Sighted by the Spanish and the Portuguese and named
                             Isla de los Barbados or Ilha Barbados.
                    c.1536 Appears on a French royal map named Bernados.
                      1542 Appears in a portulano of Jonn Rotz as Barbudoss
                             and Isla de Beruados.
                  Jul 1605 Reportedly claimed for England by Capt. Cataline
                             aboard the "Olive Blossom" (Oliph Blossome)
                             (not settled), named Barbados.
               14 May 1625 Barbados (Barbadoes) claimed for England by Capt. John
                             Powell working for Sir William Courteen.
                      1627 English colony (under proprietary rule 1627-1652,
                             1660-1661).
               02 Jul 1627 Granted to James, Earl of Carlisle by King Charles I
                             of England (as part of the Islands of Carlisle Province).
29 Apr 1650 - 17 Jan 1652 Loyal to Royalist forces of King Charles II.
               13 Jun 1663 Crown colony
01 Apr 1833 - 01 Jun 1885 Part of the Windward Islands (with the governors of Barbados
                             as governors of the Windward Islands) [under Grenada].
                  Nov 1946 Granted semi-responsible government.
03 Jan 1958 - 31 May 1962 Part of the Federation of the West Indies
                             (under Trinidad and Tobago).
               01 Feb 1954 Self rule granted.
               30 Nov 1966 Independence from Britain (Barbados).
                             Text of National Anthem "In Plenty and In Time of Need".
                             Constitution.

BARBADOS

An island in the southeastern Caribbean, adjacent to but not a part of the Windward Islands archipelago. Its relative isolation in regards to access via trade winds has given it a more stable history as a British possession than other Caribbean islands.
Great Britain.............................................1627 - 30 Nov 1966
Lord Proprietors
Sir William Courteen...............................14 May 1625 - 02 Jul 1627 d. 1636
He continues in opposition to 21 Dec 1629. Sir William Courten was the son of William Courten, by his wife Margaret Casiere, and was born in London in 1572. He was a wealthy 17th century merchant, operating from London. He financed the colonisation of Barbados, but lost his investment and interest in the islands to the 1st Earl of Carlisle.
James Hay, 1st Earl of Carlisle....................02 Jul 1627 - 25 Apr 1636 d. 1636
Hay by 1612 was a director of the Virginia Company. He was a patentee and councillor of the plantation of New England, and showed great interest in the colonies. Carlise also had an interest in the Caribbean. There James Ley, 1st Earl of Marlborough was a rival, who had to be bought off. Another rival was the Earl of Montgomery. On 02 July 1627 Carlisle obtained from the king a grant of all the Caribbean Islands, including Barbados, this being a confirmation of a former concession given by James I. A colonial plantation venture on Barbados was led in 1628 by Marmaduke Roydon, a prominent City of London merchant and one of Carlisle's major creditors. Hay's first wife was Honoria Denny (only daughter and heir of Edward Denny, 1st Earl of Norwich). His second wife, Lucy Hay, Countess of Carlisle, was involved in many conspiracies, or allegations thereof, during the English Civil War (1642–1651). The first earl died in March 1636 and was succeeded by James, his only surviving son by his first wife.
Philip Herbert, Earl of Pembroke (in dispute)......25 Feb 1628 - 03 Feb 1629 d. 1649
Philip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke and 1st Earl of Montgomery, KG KB (10 October 1584 – 23 January 1650) was an English courtier, nobleman, and politician active during the reigns of James I and Charles I. He was born at Wilton House and was the son of Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke, and his third wife, Mary Sidney, sister of Sir Philip Sidney the poet, after whom he was named. Born at Wilton House, he was the son of Henry Herbert, 2nd Earl of Pembroke, and his third wife, Mary Sidney, sister of Sir Philip Sidney the poet, after whom he was named. With the coming of the First English Civil War, Pembroke sided with the parliamentarians. However, Pembroke was always one of the most moderate parliamentarians. Pembroke represented Parliament during the negotiations with the king at Oxford in January 1643, and was present during the Treaty of Uxbridge in 1645. As a supporter of the godly cause, Pembroke was appointed to the Westminster Assembly in 1643 as a lay assessor. In May 1649, Pembroke fell ill and spent the rest of 1649 bedridden. He died in his chambers in Whitehall, Westminster on 23 January 1650.
Sir James Hay, 2nd Earl of Carlisle (1st time).....25 Apr 1636 - 03 Oct 1650 d. 1660
He was in opposition to 17 Jan 1652. In 1632, he married Margaret Russell, third daughter of Francis Russell, 4th Earl of Bedford. In 1639 he inherited the Carlisle Islands, later called Barbados. Between 1642 and 1646 he was a Royalist Colonel of a Regiment of Horse. He lived mainly in Barbados but returned in 1652. He died without issue on 30 October 1660. At his death, the peerage became extinct in the Hay family.
Sir James Hay, 2nd Earl of Carlisle (2nd time).....08 May 1660 - 30 Oct 1660
William Hay, 4th Earl of Kinnoull..................09 Jul 1660 - 28 Mar 1661 d. 1677
He was a Scottish peer and soldier, loyal to King Charles I. He escaped not once but twice from Edinburgh Castle. He inherited the earldom after his older brother died without issue in late 1649 or early 1650. Charles Gordon, 1st Earl of Aboyne writes that Kinnoull accompanied Montrose after his defeat at the Battle of Carbisdale in April 1650, when he was ultimately captured. Gordon writes that Kinnoull "being faint for lack of meat, and not able to go any further, was left there among the mountains, where it was supposed he perished." Kinnoull in fact escaped death and continued to fight Montrose's cause after the latter's execution in May 1650. In December 1653, he was captured near Glamis and taken prisoner in Edinburgh Castle. Along with some others, the earl succeeded in escaping in May 1654.
He joined forces with James Graham, 2nd Marquess of Montrose, being with him in battle at the Wood of Methven in June 1654. On 23 November, Kinnoull was again captured and taken prisoner in Edinburgh Castle, from which he again escaped. Upon the death of his cousin James Hay, 2nd Earl of Carlisle in 1660, Kinnoull succeeded him in the proprietorship of Barbados, but sold it to the Crown in 1661 for a pension.
He married first Lady Mary Brudenell, daughter of Robert Brudenell, 2nd Earl of Cardigan. She was born 07 January 1636, in Northampton, and died in 1665. He married secondly, Lady Catherine Cecil, daughter of Charles Cecil, Viscount Cranborne. They had two sons, both of whom succeeded in the earldom: George Hay, 5th Earl of Kinnoull (d. 1687) and William Hay, 6th Earl of Kinnoull (d. 10 May 1709). William Hay, 4th Earl of Kinnoull died on 28 March 1677 and was buried in May in Waltham Abbey Church, Essex.

Governors of Barbados
John Powell (1st time).............................14 May 1625 - 1625 d. 1629
Barbados (Barbadoes) claimed for England by Capt. John Powell working for Sir William Courteen.
William Deane.............................................1625 - Jul 1628
Charles Wolverston (Wolferstone)...................05 Jul 1628 - 26 Feb 1629
John Powell...........................................Jul 1628 - 14 Sep 1628
He was in opposition, prisoner of Wolverston: 14 Sep 1628 - Jan 1629.
John Powell (2nd time).............................14 Jan 1629 - 09 Apr 1629
Henry Hawley (1st time)............................09 Apr 1629 - 1629 d. c.1667/69
Robert Wheatley (acting)...........................29 Aug 1629 - Sep 1629
Sir William Tufton.................................21 Dec 1629 - Jun 1630 d. 1631
Henry Hawley (2nd time)...............................Jun 1630 - 1633
Richard Peers (1st time - acting).........................1633 - 1634
Henry Hawley (3rd time)............................16 Apr 1634 - 1634
Richard Peers (2nd time - acting).........................1634 - Jul 1636
Henry Hawley (4th time)...............................Jul 1636 - 1638
William Hawley (acting)...................................1638 - 1639
Henry Hawley (5th time)...................................1639 - 23 Jun 1640
Sir Henry Hunks (Huncks)...........................23 Jun 1640 - 18 Jun 1641
Philip Bell (acting to 1645).......................18 Jun 1641 - 29 Apr 1650
Francis, Baron Willoughby of Parham (1st time).....29 Apr 1650 - 17 Jan 1652 d. 1666
He became royalist in dissidence from 10 Oct 1651.
Sir George Ayscue..................................10 Oct 1651 - 29 Mar 1652 d. 1671
Daniel Searle (Searl)..............................19 Mar 1652 - 16 Jul 1660 d. c. 1680
Thomas Modyford (Modiford) (acting)................16 Jul 1660 - 1660 d. 1679
Humphrey Walrond (acting).................................1660 - Aug 1663 d. c.1670
Captain Generals and Governors-in-chief
Francis, Baron Willoughby of Parham (2nd time)........Aug 1663 - 28 Jul 1666
Commissioners (joint rulers)
Henry Willoughby...................................28 Jul 1666 - 03 Jun 1667 d. 1669
Henry Hawley (6th time)............................28 Jul 1666 - 03 Jun 1667
Samuel Barwick (acting)............................28 Jul 1666 - 03 Jun 1667 d. 1673
Captain Generals and Governors-in-chief
William, Baron of Willoughby (1st time)............03 Jun 1667 - Nov 1668 d. 1674
Christopher Codrington (1st time - acting)............Nov 1668 - Dec 1669 d. 1698
William, Baron of Willoughby (2nd time)...............Dec 1669 - 1670
Christopher Codrington (2nd time - acting)................1670 - 02 Jul 1672
William, Baron of Willoughby (3rd time)............02 Jul 1672 - 10 Apr 1673
Sir Peter Colleton (acting)........................10 Apr 1673 - 01 Nov 1674 d. 1694
Sir Jonathan Atkins................................01 Nov 1674 - Apr 1680 d. 1703
Sir Richard Dutton (1st time).........................Apr 1680 - 1683 d. 1703
Sir John Witham (acting)..................................1683 - Sep 1684 d. 1689
Sir Richard Dutton (2nd time).........................Sep 1684 - 1685
Edwin Stede (1st time - acting)...........................1685 - 12 May 1690 d. 1695
James Kendall (Kendal).............................12 May 1690 - 1694 d. 1708
Edwin Stede (2nd time - acting)...........................1694 - 17 Aug 1694
Francis Russell (Russel)...........................17 Aug 1694 - 07 Aug 1696 d. 1696
Francis Bond (acting)..............................07 Aug 1696 - 03 Sep 1698
Ralph Grey.........................................03 Sep 1698 - 20 Nov 1701 d. 1706
From Jun 1701, he became known as Ralph, Baron Grey of Werke.
John Farmer (acting)...............................20 Nov 1701 - 10 May 1703
Sir Bevil Granville (Grenville)....................10 May 1703 - 14 Sep 1706 d. 1706
William Sharpe (1st time - acting).................14 Sep 1706 - 09 May 1707
Mitford Crowe (Crow)...............................09 May 1707 - 10 May 1710 d. 1719
George Lillington (acting).........................10 May 1710 - 22 Jun 1711
Robert Lowther (1st time)..........................22 Jun 1711 - 24 Apr 1714 d. 1745
William Sharpe (2nd time - acting).................24 Apr 1714 - 12 May 1715
Robert Lowther (2nd time)..........................12 May 1715 - 13 Jul 1720
John Frere (acting)................................13 Jul 1720 - spring 1721 d. 1721
Samuel Cox (acting)................................spring 1721 - 19 Jan 1723 d. 1724
Richard Ingram, Viscount of Irwin..................10 Mar 1721 - 10 Apr 1721 d. 1721
He did not take office.
John Hamilton, Baron of Belhaven...................18 May 1721 - 17 Nov 1721 d. 1721
He did not take office.
Henry Worsley......................................19 Jan 1723 - 1727 d. 1740
Thomas Catesby Paget......................................1727 - 1731 d. 1742
James Dotin (1st time - acting)..................................1731
Walter Chetwynd...........................................1731 - 1732 d. 1732
He was from of Grendon, Warwickshire. He was a British politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1715 to 1731. He was appointed Governor of Barbados, but died before he took up residence. As he was preparing to set out for the West Indies, he died on 05 February 1732.
Samuel Barwick (Berwick) Jr. (acting)..............21 Sep 1731 - 01 Jan 1733 d. 1733
James Dotin (2nd time - acting)....................01 Jan 1733 - 21 Apr 1733
Emanuel Scrope Howe, 2nd Viscount Howe.............21 Apr 1733 - 27 Mar 1735 d. 1735
He was elected Member of Parliament for Nottinghamshire in 1722. By 1732 he had encountered financial difficulties. Duke of Newcastle suggested he resign his seat and take up the Governorship of the West Indian colony of Barbados which was worth around £7,000 a year. He accepted the Duke's advice and from 1733 served as Governor of Barbados until dying there of disease on 29 March 1735.
James Dotin (3rd time - acting)....................27 Mar 1735 - 1737
Orlando Bridgeman.....................................Nov 1737 - 1738 d. 1746
He did not take office.
Sir Humphrey Howorth (Howarth)...................................Aug 1738 d. 1755
He did not take office.
Thomas Gage, 1st Viscount Gage............................1738 - 1739 d. 1754
In 1738, it was rumoured that he was to be appointed as Governor of Barbados, but the appointment was never materialised, probably because he lacked sufficient political connections.
Robert Byng........................................15 Dec 1739 - 06 Oct 1740 d. 1740
In May 1739, he was appointed Governor of Barbados and resigned his seat in Parliament. Byng died in Barbados on 06 October 1740 and was buried there on the next day.
James Dotin (3rd time - acting)....................06 Oct 1740 - 18 Aug 1742
Sir Thomas Robinson................................18 Aug 1742 - 14 Apr 1747 d. 1777
Henry Grenville....................................14 Apr 1747 - 23 May 1753 d. 1784
Ralph Weeks (Weekes) (acting)......................23 May 1753 - 10 Aug 1756
Charles Pinfold....................................10 Aug 1756 - 27 May 1766 d. 1788
Samuel Rous (1st time - acting)....................27 May 1766 - 11 Feb 1768 d. 1784
William Spry.......................................11 Feb 1768 - 02 Sep 1772 d. 1772
On 25 September 1764 he arrived with his family at Halifax, Nova Scotia, having been appointed judge of the vice-admiralty court over all America, which had been recently constituted by act of parliament. In the proclamation that announces the opening of the court he is styled “The Right Worshipful William Spry, Doctor of Laws.” The other officers of the new court were: vice-admiral, the Earl of Northumberland; registrar, the Hon. Spencer Percival; marshal, Charles Howard, gent. These officers probably expected to fulfil their duties by deputies. Judge Spry opened his court at Halifax on 09 October 1764. Its creation had been opposed in the colonies, and the passage of the Stamp Act the next year, with the accompanying disturbances, probably prevented its extension to other provinces. The Court was abolished in 1768. Judge Spry was appointed Governor of Barbados in June 1767. Spry arrived at Barbados the following year, and died in office on 04 September 1772.
Samuel Rous (2nd time - acting)....................02 Sep 1772 - 08 Jun 1773
Edward Hay.........................................08 Jun 1773 - 24 Oct 1779 d. 1779
Samuel Rous (3rd time - acting)....................24 Oct 1779 - 26 Oct 1779
John Dotin (1st time - acting).....................26 Oct 1779 - 12 Jul 1780
James Cunninghame (Cunningham).....................12 Jul 1780 - 19 Jun 1782 d. 1788
John Dotin (2nd time - acting).....................19 Jun 1782 - 07 Jan 1783
David Parry (1st time).............................07 Jan 1783 - 06 Jul 1790 d. 1793
Henry Frere (acting)...............................06 Jul 1790 - 24 Jun 1791 d. 1792
David Parry (2nd time).............................24 Jun 1791 - 22 Jul 1793
William Bishop (1st time - acting).................22 Jul 1793 - Jun 1794 d. 1801
George Poyntz Rickets.................................Jun 1794 - Mar 1800 d. 1800
William Bishop (2nd time - acting)....................Mar 1800 - 26 Mar 1801
Francis Humberstone Mackenzie, 1st Baron Seaforth..26 Mar 1801 - 25 Jul 1806 d. 1815
John Ince (acting).................................25 Jul 1806 - 31 Jul 1806 d. 1806
John Spooner (1st time - acting)...................31 Jul 1806 - 30 Jul 1810 d. 1840
Sir George Beckwith................................30 Jul 1810 - 23 Jun 1814 d. 1823
John Spooner (2nd time - acting)...................23 Jun 1814 - 10 May 1815
Sir James Leith....................................10 May 1815 - 16 Oct 1816 d. 1816
John Spooner (3rd time - acting)...................21 Oct 1816 - 08 Apr 1817
John Foster Alleyne (acting).......................08 Apr 1817 - 04 Jun 1817 d. 1823
Stapleton Cotton, 1st Viscount Combermere..........04 Jun 1817 - 12 Jun 1820 d. 1865
John Braithwaite Skeete (1st time - acting)........12 Jun 1820 - 18 Apr 1821 d. 1847
Samuel Hinds (acting)..............................18 Apr 1821 - 26 Jul 1821
Sir Henry Warde (1st time).........................26 Jul 1821 - 26 May 1825 d. 1834
John Braithwaite Skeete (2nd time - acting)........26 May 1825 - 25 Aug 1826
Sir Henry Warde (2nd time).........................25 Aug 1826 - 21 Jun 1827
John Braithwaite Skeete (3rd time - acting)........21 Jun 1827 - 10 Feb 1829
Sir James Lyon.....................................10 Feb 1829 - 21 Jul 1832 d. 1842
John Braithwaite Skeete (4th time - acting)........21 Jul 1832 - 30 Apr 1833
Governors (and Commanders-in-chief) of Barbados and the Windward Islands (1833–1885)
Sir Lionel Smith...................................30 Apr 1833 - 20 Aug 1836 d. 1842
John Alleyne Beckles (acting)......................20 Aug 1836 - 17 Oct 1836 d. 1840
Evan John Murray MacGregor.........................18 Oct 1836 - 14 Jun 1841 d. 1841
From 19 Jul 1838, he became known as Sir Evan John Murray MacGregor.
John Braithwaite Skeete (5th time - acting)........14 Jun 1841 - 29 Jun 1841
Henry Charles Darling (acting).....................29 Jun 1841 - 22 Feb 1842 d. 1845
Darling served with the Army in Annapolis Royal in the Colony of Nova Scotia around 1809. He was a Major General in the British Army and served as Lieutenant Governor of Tobago (1833–45). He died on 11 February 1845.
Sir Charles Edward Grey............................22 Feb 1842 - 09 Dec 1846 d. 1865
William Reid.......................................09 Dec 1846 - Sep 1848 d. 1858
William Macbean George Colebrooke..................08 Sep 1848 - Jan 1856 d. 1870
Grant E. Thomas (acting).........................................Jan 1856
Francis Hincks (1st time)..........................25 Jan 1856 - 13 Mar 1859 d. 1885
James Walker (1st time - acting)...................13 Mar 1859 - 25 Dec 1859 d. 1885
Francis Hincks (2nd time)..........................25 Dec 1859 - 04 Jan 1862
James Walker (2nd time)............................25 Mar 1862 - Jan 1869
Rawson William Rawson..............................15 Apr 1869 - Jul 1875 d. 1899
Sanford Freeling (acting).............................Jul 1875 - Nov 1875 d. 1894
Sir John Pope Hennessy................................Nov 1875 - 02 Dec 1876 d. 1891
George Cumine Strahan..............................20 Dec 1876 - May 1880 d. 1887
He served as 67th Governor of the Gold Coast Colony: June 1874 – 07 April 1876 and also 5th Governor of Tasmania: 07 December 1881 – 28 October 1886. Strahan left Tasmania in October 1886, and returned to England via Melbourne. He was appointed as Governor of Hong Kong to replace Sir George Bowen, but died in Bournemouth on 17 February 1887 before he could take up the appointment.
Dominic Jacotin Gamble (acting).......................May 1880 - Aug 1880 d. 1887
Major-General Dominic Jacotin Gamble CB (b. 15 August 1823 – d. 21 November 1887) was a British Army officer from 1844 until his death in 1887. He played a significant role in the New Zealand wars under Lieutenant General Duncan Cameron and the 4th Foot Regiment. After he was promoted to Major-General (1877) he arrived at Barbados on 01 October 1878 and took command of British forces in the West Indies and even held the post as Deputy Governor of Barbados and the Windward Islands during 1880. Returning to England, he was appointed Director-General of military education in 1887 but unfortunately he died at South Kensington, London on 21 November 1887.
William Robinson (1st time)...........................Aug 1880 - 28 Sep 1881 d. 1912
Sir Robert W. Harley (acting)......................28 Sep 1881 - Jan 1882 d. 1892
William Robinson (2nd time)...........................Jan 1882 - 1885
Governors of Barbados
Sir Charles Cameron Lees...........................09 Oct 1885 - Nov 1889 d. 1898
Sir Walter Joseph Sendall.............................Nov 1889 - 1891 d. 1904
Sir James Shaw Hay (1st time)......................24 Nov 1891 - Aug 1895 d. 1924
He was acting to 1892.
George Ruthven Le Hunte (1st time - acting)...........Aug 1895 - Dec 1895 d. 1925
Sir James Shaw Hay (2nd time).........................Dec 1895 - May 1897
George Ruthven Le Hunte (2nd time - acting)...........May 1897 - Jul 1897
Sir James Shaw Hay (3rd time).........................Jul 1897 - Oct 1898
Ralph Champneys Williams (1st time - acting)..........Oct 1898 - Dec 1898 d. 1927
Sir James Shaw Hay (4th time).........................Dec 1898 - Dec 1900
Ralph Champneys Williams (2nd time - acting)..........Dec 1900 - Feb 1901
Sir Frederick Mitchell Hodgson (1st time)..........18 Feb 1900 - 1903 d. 1925
Samuel William Knaggs (1st time - acting)........................1903 d. 1924
Sir Frederick Mitchell Hodgson (2nd time).................1903 - 1904
Samuel William Knaggs (2nd time - acting).................1904 - 24 Oct 1904
Sir Gilbert Thomas Carter..........................24 Oct 1904 - Jul 1910 d. 1927
John Alder Burdon (acting)............................Jul 1910 - 13 Feb 1911 d. 1933
Sir Leslie Probyn..................................13 Feb 1911 - 1918 d. 1938
Thomas Edward Fell (acting)...........................May 1918 - Sep 1918 d. 1926
Charles Richard Mackey O'Brien.....................27 Sep 1918 - May 1922 d. 1935
From 01 Jan 1920, he became known as Sir Charles Richard Mackey O'Brien.
Wilfrid Edward Francis Jackson (1st time - acting)....May 1922 - Oct 1922 d. 1971
Sir Charles Richard Mackey O'Brien (2nd time).........Oct 1922 - Jun 1922
Wilfrid Edward Francis Jackson (2nd time - acting)....Jun 1924 - Sep 1924
Sir Charles Richard Mackey O'Brien (3rd time).........Sep 1924 - Aug 1925
Wilfrid Edward Francis Jackson (3rd time - acting)....Aug 1925 - 31 Dec 1925
William Charles Fleming Robertson..................31 Dec 1925 - Jan 1933 d. 1937
From Jun 1927, he became known as Sir William Charles Fleming Robertson.
Harry Scott Newlands..................................Jan 1933 - 12 Mar 1933 d. 1933
George Douglas Owen (acting).......................12 Mar 1933 - Jul 1933 d. 1965
Mark Aitchison Young...............................05 Aug 1933 - 02 Mar 1938 d. 1974
From 04 Jun 1934, he became known as Sir Mark Aitchison Young.
William Henry Flinn (1st time - acting)............02 Mar 1938 - 06 Aug 1938 d. 1973
Eubule John Waddington.............................06 Aug 1938 - 1941 d. 1957
From 08 Jun 1939, he became known as Sir Eubule John Waddington.
William Henry Flinn (2nd time - acting)...................1941 - 23 Oct 1941
Sir Henry Grattan Bushe............................23 Oct 1941 - 1947 d. 1961
Stewart Henry Perowne (1st time - acting).................1947 - 08 Feb 1947 d. 1989
Sir Hilary Rudolph Robert Blood....................08 Feb 1947 - 15 Mar 1949 d. 1967
Stewart Henry Perowne (2nd time - acting)..........15 Mar 1949 - 01 Nov 1949
Alfred William Lungley Savage......................01 Nov 1949 - 05 Nov 1952 d. 1980
From 01 Jan 1951, he became known as Sir Alfred William Lungley Savage.
Robert Noel Turner (acting)........................05 Nov 1952 - 14 May 1953 d. 1987
Sir Robert Duncan Harris Arundell..................14 May 1953 - 07 Jul 1959 d. 1989
Guy Trayton Barton (acting)........................07 Jul 1959 - 08 Oct 1959 d. 1977
Sir John Montague Stow.............................08 Oct 1959 - 29 Nov 1966 d. 1997

Independent within the Commonwealth................30 Nov 1966 - date
Governors general (representing the British monarch as head of state)
Head of the state is Queen Elizabeth II. Her title 30 Nov 1966 - 04 May 1967: "By the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith"; from 04 May 1967: "By the Grace of God, Queen of Barbados and of Her other Realms and Territories, Head of the Commonwealth."
Sir John Montague Stow (continued).................30 Nov 1966 - 18 May 1967
Sir Arleigh Winston Scott..........................18 May 1967 - 09 Aug 1976 d. 1976
Sir William Randolph Douglas (1st time - acting)...09 Aug 1976 - 17 Nov 1976 d. 2003
Sir Deighton Harcourt Lisle Ward...................17 Nov 1976 - 09 Jan 1984 d. 1984
Sir William Randolph Douglas (2nd time - acting)...10 Jan 1984 - 24 Feb 1984
Sir Hugh Worrell Springer..........................24 Feb 1984 - 06 Jun 1990 d. 1994
Dame Ruth Nita Barrow (female).....................06 Jun 1990 - 19 Dec 1995 d. 1995
Sir Denys Ambrose Williams (acting)................19 Dec 1995 - 01 Jun 1996 d. 2014
Sir Clifford Straughn Husbands.....................01 Jun 1996 - 02 Nov 2011 d. 2017
Elliot Fitzroy Belgrave (1st time - acting)........02 Nov 2011 - 30 May 2012
Sandra Prunella Mason (fem. 1st time - acting).....30 May 2012 - 01 Jun 2012
Sir Elliot Fitzroy Belgrave (2nd time).............01 Jun 2012 - 30 Jun 2017
Sir Philip Marlowe Greaves (acting)................01 Jul 2017 - 08 Jan 2018
Dame Sandra Prunella Mason (fem. 2nd time).........08 Jan 2018 - date

Coinage

Currency: Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD) = 100 cents. [06 October 1965 - 03 December 1973]

1970

KM#A9 4 Dollars. Year: 1970. Weight: 28.29 grams. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Edge: Reeded. Diameter: 38.00 mm. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint. Obverse: Barbados Coat and Arms in the center with Motto: "PRIDE AND INDUSTRY". "INAUGURATION OF THE CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT BANK" written in circular form, near the edge. "BARBADOS" written below the Coat and Arms with Date "1970" below it. Reverse: Sugar cane and Banana tree branches in the center. "GROW MORE FOOD FOR MANKIND" on the top section. Value "4 DOLLARS" written at the bottom. Mintage: 30,000 (including 2,000 proof pieces). Proofs were made in 1971. Minted Years: One year type. Subject: F.A.O. issue. Governor: Sir Arleigh Winston Scott (1967 - 1976) under British monarch: Elizabeth II [Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor].

Note: A series of 4-dollar coins tied to the FAO coinage program were released in 1970 under the name of the Caribbean Development Bank by eight loosely federated island groupings in the eastern Caribbean. These issues are listed individually under Antigua, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent.

Currency: Barbadian Dollar (BBD) = 100 cents. [03 December 1973 - date]

The history of currency in the British colony of Barbados closely follows that of British Eastern Caribbean territories in general. Even though Queen Anne's proclamation of 1704 brought the gold standard to the West Indies, silver pieces of eight (Spanish dollars and later Mexican dollars) continued to form a major portion of the circulating currency right into the latter half of the nineteenth century.
Britain adopted the gold standard in 1821 and an imperial order-in-council of 1838 resulted in Barbados formally adopting the British sterling coinage in the year 1848. However, despite the circulation of British coins in Barbados the silver pieces of eight continued to circulate alongside them and the private sector continued to use dollar accounts for reckoning. The international silver crisis of 1873 signalled the end of the silver dollar era in the West Indies and silver dollars were demonetized in Barbados in 1879. This left a state of affairs, in which the British coinage circulated, being reckoned in dollar accounts at an automatic conversion rate of 1 dollar = 4 shillings 2 pence. The first currency denominated in dollars to be issued in Barbados was in the form of private banknotes introduced in 1882. No subdivisions of the dollar were issued and these notes circulated alongside sterling, together with 1 pound notes issued by the government in 1917. From 1920, some of the private banknotes also carried a denomination in sterling, with 1 dollar = 4 shillings 2 pence.
From 1949, with the introduction of the British West Indies dollar, the currency of Barbados became officially tied with those of the British Eastern Caribbean territories in general. Between 1938 and 1949, the Barbados government issued paper money denominated in dollars. The last private bank issues were made in 1949. The British sterling coinage was eventually replaced by a new decimal coinage in 1955, with the new cent being equal to one half of the old penny. On 06 October 1965, the Eastern Caribbean dollar replaced the British West Indies dollar in Barbados.
The present dollar was created after the establishment of the Central Bank of Barbados (CBB), which was founded by an Act of parliament in May, 1972. The Barbados dollar replaced the East Caribbean dollar at par in 1973. Since 05 July 1975, the Barbados dollar has been pegged to the US dollar at US$1 = Bds$2. Most people in Barbados will accept USD at the fixed rate. Exchanging money at the airport yields however a lower rate (US$1 = Bds$1.98 + a service fee when buying Bds).

1973

In 1973, the first year of Barbados having its own coinage, coins were introduced in denominations of 1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, and $1. The reverse of the 5 cent coin depicts the South Point Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse in Barbados. From 1973 through 1991, the 1¢ was struck in bronze. From 1992, copper-plated zinc has been used. The 5¢ coin is struck in brass, whilst the highest 3 denominations are struck in cupronickel. The $1 coin is a 7-sided equilaterally-curved piece. A flying fish is adorned on one side, with the Barbadian coat of arms on the reverse. The Barbadian dollar coins are now minted in a plated-steel planchet first issued in 2007. Many of the coins in circulation have been struck at the Royal Canadian Mint recently.

	KM#10 / Schön# 2 1 Cent. Year: 1973. Weight: 3.05g [3.10 g]. Metal: Bronze. Diameter: 18.50 mm. Thickness: 1.50 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Type1: Heavy type.
Obverse: Barbados Coat and Arms with motto on banner "PRIDE AND INDUSTRY" in the center. The first two digits of Date on left side with small trident below it and last two digits of Date on the right side with a small trident below it as well. "BARBADOS" written at the bottom section. Reverse: Large trident with trailing leaves (The Broken Trident) within it, in the center. Value "ONE CENT" written at the bottom section. Mintage: 5,000,000. Minted Years: 1973 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1973 FM Matte, 1973 FM Proof, 1974 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1974 FM Matte, 1974 FM Proof, 1975 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1975 FM Matte, 1975 FM Proof, 1975 FM Special Uncirculated, 1977 FM Matte, 1977 FM Proof, 1977 FM Special Uncirculated, 1978 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1978 FM Matte, 1978 FM Proof, 1978 FM Special Uncirculated, 1979 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1979 FM Matte, 1979 FM Proof, 1979 FM Special Uncirculated, 1980 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1980 FM Matte, 1980 FM Proof, 1980 FM Special Uncirculated, 1981 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1981 FM Matte, 1981 FM Proof, 1981 FM Special Uncirculated, 1982 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1982 FM Proof, 1982 FM Special Uncirculated, 1983 FM Matte, 1983 FM Proof, 1983 FM Special Uncirculated, 1984 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1984 FM Matte, 1984 FM Proof, 1985 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1986 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1987 (British Royal Mint), 1988 (British Royal Mint), 1989 (British Royal Mint), 1990 (British Royal Mint) and 1991 (British Royal Mint). Engraver: Philip Nathan (both sides). FM: The Franklin Mint, Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date). "FM" mintmark include (M) Matte, (P) Proof, and (U) Special Uncirculated Issues. FM has a "f" mintmark above D in BARBADOS. Note: Coins dated 1987, 1989, 1990 and 1991, minted by British Royal mint, have been reported for both KM#10 (bronze, 3.10 g) and KM#10a (Copper plated zinc, 2.50 g).
	KM#11 / Schön# 3 5 Cents. Year: 1973. Weight: 3.68g [3.75 g]. Metal: Brass. Diameter: 21.00 mm. Thickness: 1.67 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.
Obverse: Barbados Coat and Arms with motto on banner "PRIDE AND INDUSTRY" in the center. The first two digits of Date on left side with small trident below it and last two digits of Date on the right side with a small trident below it as well. "BARBADOS" written at the bottom section. Reverse: South Point Lighthouse with four light rays pointing downwards in the center with it's tower above clouds. Moon in the clouds at the upper right side. Value "FIVE CENTS" written at the bottom section. Mintage: 3,000,000. Minted Years: 1973 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1973 FM Matte, 1973 FM Proof, 1974 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1974 FM Matte, 1974 FM Proof, 1975 FM Matte, 1975 FM Proof, 1975 FM Special Uncirculated, 1977 FM Matte, 1977 FM Proof, 1977 FM Special Uncirculated, 1978 FM Matte, 1978 FM Proof, 1978 FM Special Uncirculated, 1979 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1979 FM Matte, 1979 FM Proof, 1979 FM Special Uncirculated, 1980 FM Matte, 1980 FM Proof, 1980 FM Special Uncirculated, 1981 FM Matte, 1981 FM Proof, 1981 FM Special Uncirculated, 1982 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1982 FM Proof, 1982 FM Special Uncirculated, 1983 FM Matte, 1983 FM Proof, 1983 FM Special Uncirculated, 1984 FM Matte, 1984 FM Proof, 1985 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1986 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1988 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1989 (British Royal Mint), 1991 (British Royal Mint), 1994 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1995 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1996 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1997 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1998 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1999 (Royal Canadian Mint), 2000 (Royal Canadian Mint), 2001 (Royal Canadian Mint), 2002 (Royal Canadian Mint), 2004 (Royal Canadian Mint), 2005 (Royal Canadian Mint), 2006 (Royal Canadian Mint) and 2007 (Royal Canadian Mint). Engraver: Philip Nathan (both sides). South Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in the south of Barbados. Its height is 89 feet (27 m). It is the oldest lighthouse in Barbados. It was brought to Barbados in 1852, one year after being shown at London's Great Exhibition, and reassembled on the southernmost point of the island. Although still listed as active, the lighthouse is now considered to be more of a national landmark and tourist attraction, with its grounds (but not tower) being made open to the public. The lighthouse has been depicted on the reverse of the 5 cent coin of the Barbadian coinage since 1973.
	Same as above coin but Dark in colour. Weight: 3.79 g [3.81g].
	KM#12 / Schön# 4 10 Cents. Year: 1973. Weight: 2.23g [2.27 g]. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 17.25 mm. Thickness: 1.13 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.
Obverse: Barbados Coat and Arms with motto on banner "PRIDE AND INDUSTRY" in the center. The first two digits of Date on left side with small trident below it and last two digits of Date on the right side with a small trident below it as well. "BARBADOS" written at the bottom section. Reverse: Laughing Gull flying left in the center. Value "TEN CENTS" written at the bottom section. Mintage: 4,000,000. Minted Years: 1973 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1973 FM Matte, 1973 FM Proof, 1974 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1974 FM Matte, 1974 FM Proof, 1975 FM Matte, 1975 FM Proof, 1975 FM Special Uncirculated, 1977 FM Matte, 1977 FM Proof, 1977 FM Special Uncirculated, 1978 FM Matte, 1978 FM Proof, 1978 FM Special Uncirculated, 1979 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1979 FM Matte, 1979 FM Proof, 1979 FM Special Uncirculated, 1980 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1980 FM Matte, 1980 FM Proof, 1980 FM Special Uncirculated, 1981 FM Matte, 1981 FM Proof, 1981 FM Special Uncirculated, 1982 FM Matte, 1982 FM Proof, 1982 FM Special Uncirculated, 1983 FM Matte, 1983 FM Proof, 1983 FM Special Uncirculated, 1984 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1984 FM Proof, 1985 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1986 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1988 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1989 (British Royal Mint), 1990 (British Royal Mint), 1992 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1995 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1996 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1997 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1998 (Royal Canadian Mint), 2000 (Royal Canadian Mint), 2001 (Royal Canadian Mint), 2003 (Royal Canadian Mint), 2004 (Royal Canadian Mint) and 2005 (Royal Canadian Mint). Engraver: Philip Nathan (both sides). The Central Bank of Barbados identifies the bird as a Tern, but this is incorrect as Terns have a forked tail. The laughing gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) is a medium-sized gull of North and South America. Named for its laugh-like call, it is an opportunistic omnivore and scavenger. It breeds in large colonies mostly along the Atlantic coast of North America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. The two subspecies are: L. a. megalopterus – which can be seen from southeast Canada down to Central America, and L. a. atricilla which appears from the West Indies to the Venezuelan islands. The laughing gull was long placed in the genus Larus until its present placement in Leucophaeus, which follows the American Ornithologists' Union. The genus name Leucophaeus is from Ancient Greek leukos, "white", and phaios, "dusky". The specific atricilla is from Latin ater, "black", and cilla, "tail". Linnaeus appears to have misread his note atricapilla (black-haired), which would have been much more appropriate for this black-headed, but white-tailed, bird. It breeds on the Atlantic coast of North America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. Northernmost populations migrate farther south in winter, and this species occurs as a rare vagrant to western Europe. The laughing gull's English name is derived from its raucous kee-agh call, which sounds like a high-pitched laugh "ha... ha... ha...". Laughing gulls breed in coastal marshes and ponds in large colonies. The large nest, made largely from grasses, is constructed on the ground. The three or four greenish eggs are incubated for about three weeks. This species is easy to identify. It is 36–41 cm (14–16 in) long with a 98–110 cm (39–43 in) wingspan and a weight range of 203–371g (7.2-13.1 oz). The summer adult's body is white apart from the dark grey back and wings and black head. Its wings are much darker grey than all other gulls of similar size except the smaller Franklin's gull, and they have black tips without the white crescent shown by Franklin's. The beak is long and red. The black hood is mostly lost in winter. Laughing gulls take three years to reach adult plumage. Immature birds are always darker than most similar-sized gulls other than Franklin's. First-year birds are greyer below and have paler heads than first-year Franklin's, and second-years can be distinguished by the wing pattern and structure.
	KM#13 / Schön# 5 25 Cents. Year: 1973. Weight: 5.66g [5.67 g]. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 23.00 mm. Thickness: 1.82 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.
Obverse: Barbados Coat and Arms with motto on banner "PRIDE AND INDUSTRY" in the center. The first two digits of Date on left side with small trident below it and last two digits of Date on the right side with a small trident below it as well. "BARBADOS" written at the bottom section. Reverse: Value "TWENTY FIVE CENTS" written at the top section. The Morgan Lewis Windmillm at St. Andrew in the center. Mintage: 6,000,000. Minted Years: 1973 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1973 FM Matte, 1973 FM Proof, 1974 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1974 FM Matte, 1974 FM Proof, 1975 FM Matte, 1975 FM Proof, 1975 FM Special Uncirculated, 1977 FM Matte, 1977 FM Proof, 1977 FM Special Uncirculated, 1978 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1978 FM Matte, 1978 FM Proof, 1978 FM Special Uncirculated, 1979 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1979 FM Matte, 1979 FM Proof, 1979 FM Special Uncirculated, 1980 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1980 FM Matte, 1980 FM Proof, 1980 FM Special Uncirculated, 1981 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1981 FM Matte, 1981 FM Proof, 1981 FM Special Uncirculated, 1982 FM Proof, 1982 FM Special Uncirculated, 1983 FM Matte, 1983 FM Proof, 1983 FM Special Uncirculated, 1984 FM Matte, 1984 FM Proof, 1985 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1986 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1987 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1988 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1989 (British Royal Mint), 1990 (British Royal Mint), 1994 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1996 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1998 (Royal Canadian Mint), 2000 (Royal Canadian Mint), 2001 (Royal Canadian Mint), 2003 (Royal Canadian Mint), 2004 (Royal Canadian Mint), 2005 (Royal Canadian Mint) and 2006 (Royal Canadian Mint). Engraver: Philip Nathan (both sides). The Morgan Lewis Windmillm, St. Andrew, Barbados is the last sugar windmill to operate in Barbados. It is one of only two functional windmills in the Caribbean. It was built in 1727. The mill stopped operating in 1947. In 1962 the mill was given to the Barbados National Trust by its owner Egbert L. Bannister for preservation as a museum. The mill was used to grind sugar cane and could deliver up to 1,500 gallons of cane juice to the boiling house daily. It fell into disrepair and was at one time listed among the world's most endangered heritage sites. The site was listed in the 1996 World Monuments Watch by the World Monuments Fund. Restoration project and returning the mill to its original working specifications began by the Barbados National Trust during the following summer. In 1997, financial support was provided by American Express for emergency repairs. The mill was dismantled for restoration, and reopened in 1999. With all its original working parts having been preserved intact, the sails were able to turn again after the project was completed, and cane was ground again after more than half a century. It is one of only two working sugar windmills in the world today. During the 'crop' season, February through July, its sails are put in place and it operates one Sunday in each month, grinding cane and providing cane juice. Around the interior of the mill wall is a museum of sugar mill and plantation artefacts, and an exhibition of old photographs. Grinding is done at Morgan Lewis every second Sunday between the months of January and April, and the mill and its grounds are open for tours. Visitors can climb to the top of the mill.
	Same as above KM#13, 25 cents, but... Year: 1973 FM Proof. Weight: 5.80 g [5.67g]. Mint: The Franklin Mint, Wawa, United States ("f" mintmark above D in BARBADOS). Mintage: 97,000. Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.
	KM#14.1 / Schön# 6 1 Dollar. Year: 1973. Weight: 9.99g [10.00 g]. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 27.00 mm; Heptagonal (7-sided). Thickness: 2.10 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint.
Obverse: Barbados Coat and Arms with motto on banner "PRIDE AND INDUSTRY" in the center. The first two digits of Date on left side with small trident below it and last two digits of Date on the right side with a small trident below it as well. "BARBADOS" written at the bottom section. Reverse: Flying fish facing left, jumping above water in the center. Value "ONE DOLLAR" written at the bottom section. Mintage: 3,955,000. Minted Years: 1973 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1973 FM Matte, 1973 FM Proof, 1974 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1974 FM Matte, 1974 FM Proof, 1975 FM Matte, 1975 FM Proof, 1975 FM Special Uncirculated, 1977 FM Matte, 1977 FM Proof, 1977 FM Special Uncirculated, 1978 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1978 FM Matte, 1978 FM Proof, 1978 FM Special Uncirculated, 1979 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1979 FM Matte, 1979 FM Proof, 1979 FM Special Uncirculated, 1980 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1980 FM Matte, 1980 FM Proof, 1980 FM Special Uncirculated, 1981 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1981 FM Matte, 1981 FM Proof, 1981 FM Special Uncirculated, 1982 FM Proof, 1982 FM Special Uncirculated, 1983 FM Matte, 1983 FM Proof, 1983 FM Special Uncirculated, 1984 FM Matte, 1984 FM Proof, 1985 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1986 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1987 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1988 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1989 (British Royal Mint), 1990 (British Royal Mint), 1994 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1996 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1998 (Royal Canadian Mint), 2000 (Royal Canadian Mint), 2001 (Royal Canadian Mint), 2003 (Royal Canadian Mint), 2004 (Royal Canadian Mint), 2005 (Royal Canadian Mint) and 2006 (Royal Canadian Mint). Engraver: Philip Nathan (both sides). The Exocoetidae are a family of marine fish in the order Beloniformes class Actinopterygii, known colloquially as flying fish or flying cod. About 64 species are grouped in seven to nine genera. While they cannot fly in the same way a bird does, flying fish can make powerful, self-propelled leaps out of the water where their long wing-like fins enable gliding for considerable distances above the water's surface. The main reason for this behavior is thought to be to escape from predators. The Exocoetidae feed mainly on plankton. Predators include dolphins, tuna, marlin, birds, squid, and porpoises. The term Exocoetidae is both the scientific name and the general name in Latin for a flying fish. The suffix -idae, common for indicating a family, follows the root of the Latin word exocoetus, a transliteration of the Ancient Greek name ἐξώκοιτος. This means literally "sleeping outside", from ἔξω "outside" and κοῖτος "bed", "resting place", verb root κει- "to lie down" (not "untruth"), so named as flying fish were believed to leave the water to sleep ashore, or due to flying capabilities, they stranding themselves in boats. Barbados is known as "the land of the flying fish", and the fish is one of the national symbols of the country. The Exocet missile is named after them, as variants are launched from underwater, and take a low trajectory, skimming the surface, before striking their targets. The oldest known fossil of a flying or gliding fish, Potanichthys xingyiensis, dates back to the Middle Triassic, 235–242 million years ago. However, this fossil is not related to modern flying fish, which evolved independently about 66 million years ago. Barbados is known as "the land of the flying fish", and the fish is one of the national symbols of the country. Once abundant, it migrated between the warm, coral-filled Atlantic Ocean surrounding the island of Barbados and the plankton-rich outflows of the Orinoco River in Venezuela. Just after the completion of the Bridgetown Harbor / Deep Water Harbor in Bridgetown, Barbados had an increase of ship visits, linking the island to the world. The overall health of the coral reefs surrounding Barbados suffered due to ship-based pollution. Additionally, Barbadian overfishing pushed them closer to the Orinoco delta, no longer returning to Barbados in large numbers. Today, the flying fish only migrate as far north as Tobago, around 120 nmi (220 km; 140 mi) southwest of Barbados. Despite the change, flying fish remain a coveted delicacy. Many aspects of Barbadian culture center around the flying fish; it is depicted on coins, as sculptures in fountains, in artwork, and as part of the official logo of the Barbados Tourism Authority. Additionally, the Barbadian coat of arms features a pelican and dolphinfish on either side of the shield, but the dolphinfish resembles a flying fish. Furthermore, actual artistic renditions and holograms of the flying fish are also present within the Barbadian passport. They still account for a significant percentage of the annual fish catch, and continue to be enjoyed as a Barbadian delicacy, including as part of Barbados’ national dish: flying fish and cou cou.

KM#15 / Schön# 7 2 Dollars. Year: 1973. Weight: 19.83g [20.00 g]. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 35.50 mm [37.00 mm]. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: The Franklin Mint, Wawa, United States ("f" mintmark above D in BARBADOS). Obverse: Barbados Coat and Arms with motto on banner "PRIDE AND INDUSTRY" in the center. The first two digits of Date on left side with small trident below it and last two digits of Date on the right side with a small trident below it as well. "BARBADOS" written at the bottom section. Reverse: Staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis) and two fishes going round the coral in the center. Value "TWO DOLLARS" written at the bottom section. Mintage: 97,000. Minted Years: 1973 FM Matte, 1973 FM Proof, 1974 FM Matte, 1974 FM Proof, 1975 FM Matte, 1975 FM Proof, 1975 FM Special Uncirculated, 1977 FM Matte, 1977 FM Proof, 1977 FM Special Uncirculated, 1978 FM Matte, 1978 FM Proof, 1978 FM Special Uncirculated, 1979 FM Matte, 1979 FM Proof, 1979 FM Special Uncirculated, 1980 FM Matte, 1980 FM Proof, 1980 FM Special Uncirculated, 1981 FM Matte, 1981 FM Proof, 1981 FM Special Uncirculated, 1982 FM Proof, 1982 FM Special Uncirculated, 1983 FM Proof, 1983 FM Special Uncirculated, 1984 FM Proof and 1984 FM Special Uncirculated. Engraver: Philip Nathan (both sides). The staghorn coral (Acropora cervicornis) is a branching, stony coral with cylindrical branches ranging from a few centimetres to over two metres in length and height. It occurs in back reef and fore reef environments from 0 to 30 m (0 to 98 ft) depth. The upper limit is defined by wave forces, and the lower limit is controlled by suspended sediments and light availability. Fore reef zones at intermediate depths 5–25 m (16–82 ft) were formerly dominated by extensive single-species stands of staghorn coral until the mid-1980s. This coral exhibits the fastest growth of all known western Atlantic fringe corals, with branches increasing in length by 10–20 cm (3.9–7.9 in) per year. This has been one of the three most important Caribbean corals in terms of its contribution to reef growth and fishery habitat. They are now under Critically Endangered status. Staghorn coral is found throughout the Florida Keys, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean islands. This coral occurs in the western Gulf of Mexico, but is absent from U.S. waters in the Gulf of Mexico, as well as Bermuda and the west coast of South America. The northern limit is on the east coast of Florida, around Palm Beach, Florida. In South-East Asia, it grows rapidly and abundantly in the reefs of the coasts of Sabah, Malaysia.

KM#16a / Schön# 8a 5 Dollars. Year: 1973 Proof. Weight: 31.30g [31.10 g]. Metal: 0.800 Silver. Diameter: 39.00 mm [40.00 mm]. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: The Franklin Mint, Wawa, United States ("f" mintmark above D in BARBADOS). Obverse: Barbados Coat and Arms with motto on banner "PRIDE AND INDUSTRY" in the center. The first two digits of Date on left side with small trident below it and last two digits of Date on the right side with a small trident below it as well. "BARBADOS" written at the bottom section. Reverse: Value "FIVE DOLLARS" written at the top section. Shell Fountain in Bridgetown's Trafalgar Square, in the center. Two sea shells each on lower left side and lower right side. Mintage: 97,000. Minted Years: 1973 FM Matte, 1973 FM Proof, 1974 FM Proof, 1975 FM Proof, 1977 FM Proof, 1978 FM Proof, 1979 FM Proof, 1980 FM Proof, 1981 FM Proof, 1982 FM Proof, 1983 FM Proof, and 1984 FM Proof. Engraver: Philip Nathan (both sides). Note: KM#8 exists in Copper-Nickel and were produced in and as: 1974 FM Matte 1975 FM Matte 1975 FM Special Uncirculated 1977 FM Matte 1977 FM Special Uncirculated 1978 FM Special Uncirculated 1979 FM Matte 1979 FM Special Uncirculated 1980 FM Matte 1980 FM Special Uncirculated 1981 FM Matte 1981 FM Special Uncirculated 1982 Proof 1982 FM Special Uncirculated 1983 FM Matte 1983 FM Special Uncirculated 1984 FM.

1975

Same as above KM#10, 1 cent, but...

Year: 1975 FM Proof. Weight: 3.05 g [3.10g]. Mint: The Franklin Mint, Wawa, United States ("f" mintmark above D in BARBADOS). Mintage: 20,458.

Type1: Heavy type.

Same as above KM#13, 25 cents, but...

Year: 1975 FM Proof. Weight: 5.78 g [5.67g]. Mint: The Franklin Mint, Wawa, United States ("f" mintmark above D in BARBADOS). Mintage: 20,000.

Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.

1978

Same as above KM#10, 1 cent, but...

Year: 1978. Weight: 3.14 g [3.10g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: 4,807,000.

Type1: Heavy type.

Same as above KM#13, 25 cents, but...

Year: 1978. Weight: 5.66 g [5.67g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: 2,407,000.

Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.

1979

Same as above KM#11, 5 cents, but...

Year: 1979. Weight: 3.72 g [3.75g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: 4,800,000.

Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.

Same as above KM#11, 5 cents, but...

Year: 1979 FM Proof. Weight: 3.85 g [3.75g]. Mint: The Franklin Mint, Wawa, United States ("f" mintmark above D in BARBADOS). Mintage: 4,126.

Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.

Same as above KM#14.1, 1 Dollar, but...

Year: 1979. Weight: 10.08 g [10.00g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: 2,000,000.

Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.

1980

Same as above KM#12, 10 cents, but...

Year: 1980. Weight: 2.15 g [2.29g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: 3,500,000.

Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.

1981

Same as above KM#13, 25 cents, but...

Year: 1981. Weight: 5.62 g [5.67g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: 4,365,000.

Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.

1982

Same as above KM#11, 5 cents, but...

Year: 1982. Weight: 3.74 g [3.75g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: 2,100,000.

Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.

1983

Same as above KM#14.1, 1 Dollar, but...

Year: 1983 FM Proof. Weight: 9.98 g [10.00g]. Mint: The Franklin Mint, Wawa, United States ("f" mintmark above D in BARBADOS). Mintage: 459.

This coin is more thicker than the normal issue but retaining the same weight limit.

Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.

1984

Same as above KM#12, 10 cents, but...

Year: 1984. Weight: 2.29 g [2.29g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.

1985

Same as above KM#14.1, 1 Dollar, but...

Year: 1985. Weight: 10.00 g [10.00g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.

1986

Same as above KM#10, 1 cent, but...

Year: 1986. Weight: 3.10 g [3.10g]. Mint: British Royal Mint, UK. Mintage: N/A.

Type1: Heavy type.

Same as above KM#11, 5 cents, but...

Year: 1986. Weight: 3.73 g [3.75g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.

1987

	KM#10a / Schön# 2a 1 Cent. Year: 1987. Weight: 2.54g [2.50 g]. Metal: Copper plated zinc (non-magnetic). Diameter: 18.50 mm. Thickness: 1.55 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint.
Obverse: Barbados Coat and Arms with motto on banner "PRIDE AND INDUSTRY" in the center. The first two digits of Date on left side with small trident below it and last two digits of Date on the right side with a small trident below it as well. "BARBADOS" written at the bottom section. Reverse: Large trident with trailing leaves within it, in the center. Value "ONE CENT" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 (all years = Royal Canadian Mint). Engraver: Philip Nathan (both sides).
	Same as above KM#13, 25 cents, but... Year: 1987. Weight: 5.70 g [5.67g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: 3,150,000. Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.

1989

Same as above KM#11, 5 cents, but...

Year: 1989. Weight: 3.76 g [3.75g]. Mint: British Royal mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.

KM#14.2 / Schön# A6 1 Dollar. Year: 1989. Weight: 6.32g [6.32 g]. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Diameter: 25.85 mm; Heptagonal (7-sided). Thickness: 1.65 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint.

Type2: Small type; non-magnetic.

Obverse: Barbados Coat and Arms with motto on banner "PRIDE AND INDUSTRY" in the center. The first two digits of Date on left side with small trident below it and last two digits of Date on the right side with a small trident below it as well. "BARBADOS" written at the bottom section. Reverse: Flying fish facing left, jumping above water in the center. Value "ONE DOLLAR" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: 1988 (British Royal Mint), 1989 (British Royal Mint), 1994 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1997 (Royal Canadian Mint), 1998 (Royal Canadian Mint), 2000 (Royal Canadian Mint), 2004 (Royal Canadian Mint) and 2005 (Royal Canadian Mint). Engraver: Philip Nathan (both sides).

1990

Same as above KM#12, 10 cents, but...

Year: 1990. Weight: 2.26 g [2.29g]. Mint: British Royal mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.

Same as above KM#13, 25 cents, but...

Year: 1990. Weight: 5.71 g [5.67g]. Mint: British Royal mint. Mintage: 3,150,000.

Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.

1992

Same as above KM#10a, 1 cent, but...

Year: 1992. Weight: 2.50 g [2.50g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type2a: Light type and non-magnetic.

Same as above KM#12, 10 cents, but...

Year: 1992. Weight: 2.29 g [2.29g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.

1994

Same as above KM#11, 5 cents, but...

Year: 1994. Weight: 3.78 g [3.75g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.

Same as above KM#13, 25 cents, but...

Year: 1994. Weight: 5.72 g [5.67g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.

1995

Same as above KM#12, 10 cents, but...

Year: 1995. Weight: 2.32 g [2.29g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.

KM#62 / Schön# 57 5 Dollars. Year: 1995. Weight: 27.94g [28.28g]. Metal: Copper-Nickel. Edge: Reeded. Diameter: 38.00 mm [38.61 mm]. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint. Obverse: "BARBADOS" written at the top. Barbados Coat and Arms in the center with Motto: "PRIDE AND INDUSTRY". Date "1995" at the bottom. Reverse: A military man raising Barbados Flag in front of several flag with United Nations building in the background, in the center. Logo of United Nations 50 years at the lower right side. "NATIONS UNITED FOR PEACE * 1945-1995" in circular form near the edge. Value "5 DOLLARS" written at the bottom. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: One year type. Subject: 50 years of United Nations.

Note: KM#62a exists in 0.925 Silver with weight 28.28 g. Mintage: 15,000 (estimated).

1996

	Same as above KM#10a, 1 cent, but... Year: 1996. Weight: 2.48 g [2.50g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A. Type2a: Light type and non-magnetic.
	Same as above coin but Dark in colour. Weight: 2.51 g [2.50g].
	Same as above KM#11, 5 cents, but... Year: 1996. Weight: 3.76 g [3.75g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A. Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.
	Same as above KM#12, 10 cents, but... Year: 1996. Weight: 2.28 g [2.29g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A. Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.
	Same as above KM#13, 25 cents, but... Year: 1996. Weight: 5.72 g [5.67g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A. Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.

1998

	Same as above KM#10a, 1 cent, but... Year: 1998. Weight: 2.50 g [2.50g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A. Type2a: Light type and non-magnetic.
	Same as above KM#11, 5 cents, but... Year: 1998. Weight: 3.83 g [3.75g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A. Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.
	Same as above KM#12, 10 cents, but... Year: 1998. Weight: 2.29 g [2.29g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A. Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.
	Same as above KM#13, 25 cents, but... Year: 1998. Weight: 5.70 g [5.67g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A. Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.
	Same as above KM#14.2, 1 Dollar, but... Year: 1998. Weight: 6.31 g [6.32g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A. Type2: Small type; non-magnetic.

1999

Same as above KM#11, 5 cents, but...

Year: 1999. Weight: 3.79 g [3.75g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.

2000

Same as above KM#10a, 1 cent, but...

Year: 2000. Weight: 2.50 g [2.50g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type2a: Light type and non-magnetic.

Same as above KM#11, 5 cents, but...

Year: 2000. Weight: 3.76 g [3.75g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.

2001

Same as above KM#10a, 1 cent, but...

Year: 2001. Weight: 2.50 g [2.50g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type2a: Light type and non-magnetic.

Same as above KM#12, 10 cents, but...

Year: 2001. Weight: 2.28 g [2.29g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.

2002

Same as above KM#10a, 1 cent, but...

Year: 2002. Weight: 2.47 g [2.50g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type2a: Light type and non-magnetic.

2003

Same as above KM#12, 10 cents, but...

Year: 2003. Weight: 2.29 g [2.29g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.

Same as above KM#13, 25 cents, but...

Year: 2003. Weight: 5.65 g [5.67g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.

2004

Same as above KM#10a, 1 cent, but...

Year: 2004. Weight: 2.50 g [2.50g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type2a: Light type and non-magnetic.

Same as above KM#13, 25 cents, but...

Year: 2004. Weight: 5.63 g [5.67g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.

Same as above KM#14.2, 1 Dollar, but...

Year: 2004. Weight: 6.30 g [6.32g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type2: Small type; non-magnetic.

2005

Same as above KM#10a, 1 cent, but...

Year: 2005. Weight: 2.48 g [2.50g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type2a: Light type and non-magnetic.

Same as above KM#12, 10 cents, but...

Year: 2005. Weight: 2.24 g [2.29g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.

Same as above KM#13, 25 cents, but...

Year: 2005. Weight: 5.63 g [5.67g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.

2006

Same as above KM#10a, 1 cent, but...

Year: 2006. Weight: 2.48 g [2.50g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type2a: Light type and non-magnetic.

Same as above KM#11, 5 cents, but...

Year: 2006. Weight: 3.80 g [3.75g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type1: Heavy type and non-magnetic.

2007

	KM#10b / Schön# 2b 1 Cent. Year: 2007. Weight: 2.81g [2.78 g]. Metal: Copper plated Steel (magnetic). Diameter: 18.50 mm. Thickness: 1.55 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint.
Obverse: Barbados Coat and Arms with motto on banner "PRIDE AND INDUSTRY" in the center. The first two digits of Date on left side with small trident below it and last two digits of Date on the right side with a small trident below it as well. "BARBADOS" written at the bottom section. Reverse: Large trident with trailing leaves within it, in the center. Value "ONE CENT" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 (all years = Royal Canadian Mint). Engraver: Philip Nathan (both sides).
	KM#11a / Schön# 3a 5 Cents. Year: 2007. Weight: 3.50g [3.50 g]. Metal: Brass plated Steel. Diameter: 21.00 mm. Thickness: 1.67 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Type2: Light type and magnetic.
Obverse: Barbados Coat and Arms with motto on banner "PRIDE AND INDUSTRY" in the center. The first two digits of Date on left side with small trident below it and last two digits of Date on the right side with a small trident below it as well. "BARBADOS" written at the bottom section. Reverse: South Point Lighthouse with four light rays pointing downwards in the center with it's tower above clouds. Moon in the clouds at the upper right side. Value "FIVE CENTS" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 (all years = Royal Canadian Mint). Engraver: Philip Nathan (both sides).
	KM#13a / Schön# 5a 25 Cents. Year: 1973. Weight: 5.15g [5.10 g]. Metal: Nickel plated steel. Diameter: 23.00 mm. Thickness: 1.82 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Type2: Light type and magnetic.
Obverse: Barbados Coat and Arms with motto on banner "PRIDE AND INDUSTRY" in the center. The first two digits of Date on left side with small trident below it and last two digits of Date on the right side with a small trident below it as well. "BARBADOS" written at the bottom section. Reverse: Value "TWENTY FIVE CENTS" written at the top section. The Morgan Lewis Windmillm at St. Andrew in the center. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011 (all years = Royal Canadian Mint). Engraver: Philip Nathan (both sides).
	KM#14.2a / Schön# A6a 1 Dollar. Year: 2007. Weight: 5.58g [5.95 g]. Metal: Nickel plated Steel. Diameter: 25.85 mm; Heptagonal (7-sided). Thickness: 1.65 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint. Type3: Small type; magnetic.
Obverse: Barbados Coat and Arms with motto on banner "PRIDE AND INDUSTRY" in the center. The first two digits of Date on left side with small trident below it and last two digits of Date on the right side with a small trident below it as well. "BARBADOS" written at the bottom section. Reverse: Flying fish facing left, jumping above water in the center. Value "ONE DOLLAR" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: 2007 (Royal Canadian Mint), 2008 (Royal Canadian Mint) and 2009 (Royal Canadian Mint). Engraver: Philip Nathan (both sides).

2008

Same as above KM#10b, 1 cent, but...

Year: 2008. Weight: 2.79 g [2.78g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type2b: Light type and magnetic.

Same as above KM#11a, 5 cents, but...

Year: 2008. Weight: 3.49 g [3.50g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type2: Light type and magnetic.

Same as above KM#13a, 25 cents, but...

Year: 2008. Weight: 5.10 g [5.10g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type2: Light type and magnetic.

2009

Same as above KM#10b, 1 cent, but...

Year: 2009. Weight: 2.78 g [2.78g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type2b: Light type and magnetic.

Same as above KM#13a, 25 cents, but...

Year: 2009. Weight: 5.05 g [5.10g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type2: Light type and magnetic.

2010

Same as above KM#10b, 1 cent, but...

Year: 2010. Weight: 2.80 g [2.78g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type2b: Light type and magnetic.

Same as above KM#11a, 5 cents, but...

Year: 2010. Weight: 3.47 g [3.50g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type2: Light type and magnetic.

2011

Same as above KM#10b, 1 cent, but...

Year: 2011. Weight: 2.80 g [2.78g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type2b: Light type and magnetic.

Same as above KM#13a, 25 cents, but...

Year: 2011. Weight: 5.14 g [5.10g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type2: Light type and magnetic.

2012

	Same as above KM#11a, 5 cents, but... Year: 2012. Weight: 3.47 g [3.50g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A. Type2: Light type and magnetic.
	KM#12a / Schön# 4a 10 Cents. Year: 2012. Weight: 2.06g [2.09 g]. Metal: Nickel plated Steel. Diameter: 17.25 mm. Thickness: 1.35 mm. Edge: Reeded. Alignment: Medal. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Type2: Light type and magnetic.
Obverse: Barbados Coat and Arms with motto on banner "PRIDE AND INDUSTRY" in the center. The first two digits of Date on left side with small trident below it and last two digits of Date on the right side with a small trident below it as well. "BARBADOS" written at the bottom section. Reverse: Laughing Gull flying left in the center. Value "TEN CENTS" written at the bottom section. Mintage: 4,000,000. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 (all years = Royal Canadian Mint). Engraver: Philip Nathan (both sides).
	KM#14.2b / Schön# A6b 1 Dollar. Year: 2012. Weight: 5.50g [5.50 g]. Metal: Nickel plated Steel. Diameter: 25.90 mm; Heptagonal (7-sided). Thickness: 1.65 mm. Edge: Plain. Alignment: Medal. Mint: British Royal Mint. Type4: Small and light type; magnetic. Weight reduced from 5.95 to 5.50 grams.
Obverse: Barbados Coat and Arms with motto on banner "PRIDE AND INDUSTRY" in the center. The first two digits of Date on left side with small trident below it and last two digits of Date on the right side with a small trident below it as well. "BARBADOS" written at the bottom section. Reverse: Flying fish facing left, jumping above water in the center. Value "ONE DOLLAR" written at the bottom section. Mintage: N/A. Minted Years: 2012 (Royal Canadian Mint), 2015 (Royal Canadian Mint), 2016 (Royal Canadian Mint) and 2017 (Royal Canadian Mint). Engraver: Philip Nathan (both sides).

2014

Same as above KM#11a, 5 cents, but...

Year: 2014. Weight: 3.46 g [3.50g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type2: Light type and magnetic.

2015

Same as above KM#14.2b, 1 Dollar, but...

Year: 2015. Weight: 5.48 g [5.50g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type4: Small and light type; magnetic. Weight reduced from 5.95 to 5.50 grams.

2016

Same as above KM#11a, 5 cents, but...

Year: 2016. Weight: 3.48 g [3.50g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type2: Light type and magnetic.

Same as above KM#14.2b, 1 Dollar, but...

Year: 2016. Weight: 5.56 g [5.50g]. Mint: Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage: N/A.

Type4: Small and light type; magnetic. Weight reduced from 5.95 to 5.50 grams.

Leader of Government Business
Grantley Herbert Adams....................................1946 - 01 Feb 1954 d. 1971
Premiers
Grantley Herbert Adams (continued).................01 Feb 1954 - 17 Apr 1958
From 23 Jul 1957, he became known as Sir Grantley Herbert Adams.
Hugh Gordon Hylvestra Cummins......................17 Apr 1958 - 08 Dec 1961 d. 1970
Errol Walton Barrow................................08 Dec 1961 - 18 Nov 1966 d. 1987
Prime ministers
Errol Walton Barrow (continued - 1st time).........18 Nov 1966 - 08 Sep 1976
John Michael Geoffrey "Tom" Adams..................08 Sep 1976 - 11 Mar 1985 d. 1985
Harold Bernard St. John............................11 Mar 1985 - 29 May 1986 d. 2004
Errol Walton Barrow (2nd time).....................29 May 1986 - 01 Jun 1987
Lloyd Erskine Sandiford............................01 Jun 1987 - 07 Sep 1994
Owen Seymour Arthur................................07 Sep 1994 - 16 Jan 2008 d. 2020
David John Howard Thompson.........................16 Jan 2008 - 23 Oct 2010 d. 2010
Freundel Jerome Stuart.............................23 Oct 2010 - 25 May 2018
Mia Amor Mottley (female)..........................25 May 2018 - date

George Washington House in Barbados is a historic house where the future first U.S. President George Washington visited, in 1751. He was 19 years old at the time and traveling with his ailing half-brother, Lawrence Washington. In 2011, the property was designated as a UNESCO protected property within the World Heritage Site of Historic Bridgetown and its Garrison area. The house is owned and maintained by the Barbados National Trust. Coordinates: 13°04′55″N 59°36′24″W.
Barbados apparently is the only country outside the present United States that George Washington ever visited.

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