1967 1 Oz Gulf Coast Carnival Association Doubloon BU

Rare doubloon available only to organizers within the Krewe.  The GCCA is Mississippi Coast's oldest and most prestigious Carnival organization. It was founded in 1908 and is the organization responsible for conducting the Mardi Gras Parade each year. The theme in 1967 was the Fort Maurepas which was constructed under the supervision of D'Iberville.

Obverse: The central image depicts Fort Maurepas. A galleon is anchored alongside the fort at the left. An effigy of D'Iberville, responsible for the construction of the fort, can be seen at the top. Two inscriptions are located around the outer rim. The upper inscription reads "FORT MAUREPAS 1699" while the lower inscription reads "BILOXI MARDI GRAS 1967". The two inscriptions are separated by a fleur-de-lis on either side.

Reverse: The reverse features the insignia of the GCCA.  The insignia is shaped like the wheel of a ship.  A fishing boat on the bay and a lighthouse are located inside the center circle of the wheel.  The inner ring bears the phrase "BILOXI MISSISSIPPI USA"  while the text along the outside rim reads "GULF COAST CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION INC. 1908". 

Edge: The edge is smooth.  The purity and content of "999 F.S." is inscribed at the bottom of the round.