1 Cent - Elizabeth II


Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel)	3.13 g	19.05 mm

Description

Issuer	The Bahamas
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1971-1973
Value	1 Cent (0.01&nbspBSD)
Currency	Dollar (1966-date)
Composition	Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel)
Weight	3.13 g
Diameter	19.05 mm
Thickness	1.53 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	31 December 2020
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#5376
Rarity index	8%

Reverse

Starfish dividing the value above and the date below and any mintmark above the date

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ONE CENT
· ·
FM
1971

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Edge

Plain

Comment

Although listed in the Standard Catalog of World Coins as "Brass," according to official Royal Mint records these coins were minted in 79% Copper, 20% Zinc, and 1% Nickel.

Coins in the FM non-proof sets are described as "uncirculated specimen", and do seem to be better quality than the majority of coins put into circulation.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Cent - Elizabeth II 1971-1973 coin from The Bahamas is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the traditional depiction of the Queen's profile, the coin features a picture of a Conch shell, which is a symbol of the Bahamian culture and economy. This design was specifically chosen to highlight the country's rich marine life and the importance of the Conch industry in the Bahamian economy.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1971 FM	30507	-	-	-	-	-	-
1972 FM	34507	-	-	-	-	-	-
1973	7000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1973 FM	34815	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent - Elizabeth II 1971-1973 coin.