Brief Grenadan History
According to the CIA's website:-
Carib Indians inhabited Grenada when COLUMBUS discovered the island in 1498, but it remained uncolonized for more than a century. The French settled Grenada in the 17th century, established sugar estates, and imported large numbers of African slaves. Britain took the island in 1762 and vigorously expanded sugar production. In the 19th century, cacao eventually surpassed sugar as the main export crop; in the 20th century, nutmeg became the leading export. In 1967, Britain gave Grenada autonomy over its internal affairs. Full independence was attained in 1974, making Grenada one of the smallest independent countries in the Western Hemisphere. Grenada was seized by a Marxist military council on 19 October 1983. Six days later the island was invaded by US forces and those of six other Caribbean nations, which quickly captured the ringleaders and their hundreds of Cuban advisers. Free elections were reinstituted the following year and have continued since that time. Hurricane Ivan struck Grenada in September of 2004 causing severe damage.

Grenadan Gold Coins
Grenada has only produced a limited number of gold coins, the first issues were "Necessity Coinage" made by overstamping Brazilian or Portuguese 6,400 Reis (One Peca) coins, usually after plugging them to increase their weight.
Our first example is dated 1779, and clearly shows the conjoined portraits of Maria I and Pedro III.
Krause "World Gold Coins" lists the first type of these coins at $10,000 in VF grade.
Our second example, which has been mounted, and shows Maria I solo (she was widowed in 1786). This date is unlisted in Krause.
We believe both coins to be very rare.
The only modern Grenadan gold coin listed in Krause is the 1969 proof medallic 200 dollars Carifta Expo Official Medal.

Technical Specifications

Denomination	Diameter	Weight	Fineness	Gold Content
Grenada 66 Shillings (Krause)	30	11.66	.917	.3438
Brazil 6400 Reis	28	14.3436	.917	.4229
(1779)66 Shillings	28	10.92	.917	.3216
(1786-1789)66 Shillings	28	11.92	.917	.3216

Prices & Availability
Please telephone for current prices and availability.

Date	Denomination	Goldsmith Script Initials	Grade	Availability	Price £	Price $
1779	66 Shillings 6400 Reis	Illegible	VF (clipped)	Yes	£10,000	$16,000
1786-1789	66 Shillings 6400 Reis	IW	about VF, mounted (clipped)	Yes	£6,000	$9,600

Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10 per order
USA Insured Shipping by Fedex $40 per order

Grenadan Silver and Base Metal Coins
For silver and base metal coins of Grenada, please look at our original Chard Coins website.