1975 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 1975 was the Back Bay Bridge.

Obverse: The central image is a galleon ship approaching the Back Bay Bridge in Biloxi. Underneath the ship is a banner with the inscription "LINKING THE OLD WITH THE NEW".  Two inscriptions are located around the outer rim. The upper inscription reads "BACK BAY BRIDGE" while the lower inscription reads "MARDI GRAS 1975". The two inscriptions are separated by three stars.

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." are inscribed at the top of the round.