Celebrate 75 Years of Vinyl with this vinyl-record-shaped coin! Vinyl records, also known as phonograph records, date back to the late 19th century when they were invented by Thomas Edison. However, the format we recognize today as the vinyl LP (long play) didn't appear until 1948, introduced by Columbia Records. The rich, warm audio quality of vinyl records gave them an edge, and they quickly became a popular format for music lovers. Although cassettes, CDs, and now digital streaming have taken over the music industry, there's been a resurgence in vinyl's popularity in recent years - remaining beloved in the world of music.

Coin Specifications:

• Maximum Mintage of 999
• Contains 3 troy ounces of .999 fine silver
• Antique Finish 
• Movable 24K Gold plated inlay
• Vinyl Record-Shaped
• Face value of 5 dollars, backed by the government of Barbados
• Obverse: Designed as the bottom of the record player, the obverse displays the Barbados Coat of arms with a musical note background pattern. Inscriptions read: “BARBADOS 2023”, “3 oz”, “5 DOLLARS”, and “Ag .999”.
• Reverse: Depicts the top of a record player with a 24K gold-plated movable inlay designed as a record. The Center of the record reads: “75th ANNIVERSARY OF VINYL LONG PLAYING RECORD”.