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The biggest purchasers have been China and India.

Meanwhile, a closely watched gauge of consumer spending and investment - final sales to private domestic purchasers - slowed from 1.9% to 1.2%, the Commerce Department said.

Despite Antigua's programme having no residency requirement, some purchasers are looking to relocate full-time, Ms Dyson says, adding: "A few have relocated already."

As to the fate of the dual bronzes, she said that officials may consider a sale, using the proceeds — likely from lefty purchasers enthralled with the Cuban uprising — for park upkeep.

"As a purchaser, it's made it really difficult because my kids love it - but it's left a really sour taste in my mouth," she said.