1989 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 1989 was "Gems and Jewels".

Obverse: The central image on the obverse is a jewel with two swords embedded.  A crown is depicted at the top while a gold chain surrounds the central images. Two inscriptions are located around the outer rim. The upper inscription reads "GEMS AND JEWELS" while the lower inscription reads "BILOXI MARDI GRAS 1989". 

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 bottom of the round.