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100 Dollars – The Bahamas

Non-circulating coins

Bahamas

Context

Year: 1972

Country: Bahamas

Issuer: The Bahamas

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1966)

Total mintage: 3,500

Material

Diameter: 36 mm

Weight: 31.95 g

Gold weight: 29.30 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.7% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #37

Numista: #90320

Value

Exchange value: 100 BSD

Bullion value: $4893.18

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

Designer: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

Bahamian coat of arms and motto.

Inscription:

HUNDRED DOLLARS 1972

EXPULSIS PIRATIS RESTITUTA COMMERCIA

Translation:

The pirates having been expelled, commerce has been restored.

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1972	—	2,250
1972	—	1,250	Proof

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