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Obverse G. GILLES – Reverse G.GILLES

5 Dollars – The Bahamas

Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: Christopher Columbus discovers America on October 12, 1492
Bahamas
Context
Years: 1989–1991
Country: Bahamas Country flag
Issuer: The Bahamas
Currency:
Dollar
(since 1966)
Total mintage: 7,750
Material
Diameter: 35 mm
Weight: 19.44 g
Silver weight: 17.98 g
Thickness: 2.6 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: 92.5% Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
Obverse
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References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard132
Numista: #38556
Value
Exchange value: 5 BSD
Bullion value: $54.13

Obverse

Description:
Bahamian coat of arms and motto.
Inscription:
COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS

FORWARD UPWARD ONWARD TOGETHER

1991
Translation:
COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS

FORWARD UPWARD ONWARD TOGETHER

1991
Script: Latin
Language: English

Reverse

Description:
Columbus plants a flag, sword in hand, with sunlit sea behind him.
Inscription:
· CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS · OCTOBER 12, 1492 ·

5 DOLLARS

1989
Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Categories

Animal> Bird
Animal> Fish
Symbol> Shell
Object> Armour
Person> Explorer
Symbol> Flag
Geography> Sea
Symbols> Coat of Arms
Symbol> Sun
Object> Cold weapons

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1989——Proof
1991—750
1991—7,000Proof

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