Barbados 2011 Morgan Lewis Windmill - Twenty-Five Cent Coin

This is a Barbados 2011 Coin, on one side is the National Arms of Barbados while on the reverse side is the Morgan Lewis Windmill. The engraver of the coin is Philip Nathan.

The Morgan Lewis Windmill is one of only two functional windmills in the Caribbean. It was built in 1727 and in operation until 1945, the mill was used to grind sugar cane and could deliver up to 1,500 gallons of cane juice to the boiling house daily.

After 1945, when the Morgan Lewis Mill stopped operating, it fell into disrepair and was at one time listed among the world`s most endangered heritage sites. In 1996, the Barbados National Trust embarked on a restoration project and returned the mill to its original working specifications.

The coin is a perfect addition to any coin collection,

The coin is in circulated condition and has not been graded or certified, adding to its vintage charm.