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250 Dollars – The Bahamas

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Christopher Columbus discovers America on October 12, 1492

Bahamas

Context

Year: 1989

Country: Bahamas

Issuer: The Bahamas

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1966)

Total mintage: 250

Material

Diameter: 38.61 mm

Weight: 47.54 g

Gold weight: 43.59 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.7% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #131

Numista: #91215

Value

Exchange value: 250 BSD

Bullion value: $7327.20

Obverse

Description:

Bust of Queen Elizabeth II in right profile.

Inscription:

COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS

RDM

· ELIZABETH II ·

Translation:

COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS

RDM

· ELIZABETH II ·

Script: Latin

Language: English

Engraver: Raphael David Maklouf

Reverse

Description:

Columbus plants a flag, sword in hand, with sunlit sea behind him.

Inscription:

· CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS · OCTOBER 12, 1492 ·

250 DOLLARS

LM

1989

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1989	—	250	Proof

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