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10 dollars (Independence) – The Bahamas

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 5th Anniversary of Independence

Bahamas

Context

Year: 1978

Country: Bahamas

Issuer: The Bahamas

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1966)

Total mintage: 50,000

Material

Diameter: 50 mm

Weight: 45.36 g

Silver weight: 22.68 g

Thickness: 2.67 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver (50% Silver, 50% Copper)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #79

Numista: #56928

Value

Exchange value: 10 BSD

Bullion value: $68.48

Obverse

Description:

Bahamian arms and motto with date beneath.

Inscription:

COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS

FORWARD UPWARD ONWARD TOGETHER

1978

Translation:

COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS

FORWARD UPWARD ONWARD TOGETHER

1978

Script: Latin

Language: English

Reverse

Description:

Bust of Sir Milo Boughton Butler facing left, denomination below.

Inscription:

FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE 10 JULY 1973

SIR MILO B. BUTLER

GOVERNOR-GENERAL

TEN DOLLARS

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—
Valcambi	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1978	—	50,000	Proof

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