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5 Dollars – The Bahamas

Non-circulating coins

Bahamas

Context

Years: 1972–1973

Country: Bahamas

Issuer: The Bahamas

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1966)

Total mintage: 134,000

Material

Diameter: 44 mm

Weight: 42.12 g

Silver weight: 38.96 g

Thickness: 3 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver (92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #33

Numista: #19541

Value

Exchange value: 5 BSD

Bullion value: $115.39

Obverse

Description:

Bust of Queen Elizabeth II in right profile.

Inscription:

COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMA ISLANDS

· ELIZABETH II ·

Translation:

COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMA ISLANDS
· ELIZABETH II ·

Script: Latin

Language: English

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

Bahamian coat of arms and motto.

Inscription:

FIVE DOLLARS 1972

FORWARD UPWARD ONWARD TOGETHER

Script: Latin

Engraver: James Farrell

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Franklin Mint	FM

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1972	FM	32,000
1972	FM	35,000	Proof
1973	FM	32,000
1973	FM	35,000	Proof

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