1 Cent - Elizabeth II


Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel)	4.16 g	22.50 mm

Description

Issuer	The Bahamas
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1966-1969
Value	1 Cent (0.01&nbspBSD)
Currency	Dollar (1966-date)
Composition	Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel)
Weight	4.16 g
Diameter	22.50 mm
Thickness	1.50 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	31 December 2020
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#6396
Rarity index	6%

Reverse

Starfish above date, value at top

Script: Latin

Lettering: ONE CENT

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Edge

Plain

Comment

Of the coins dated 1966: 3,837,000 were minted in 1966, 3,000,000 were minted in 1967, and 250,000 were minted in 1968. All were minted in London.

Of the coins dated 1969: 1,000,000 were minted in 1969 in London, 2,000,000 were minted in 1970 in Llantrisant, and 1,200,000 were minted in 1971 in Llantrisant.

Of the proof coins dated 1969: 10,681 were minted in 1969 and 20,000 were minted in 1970 in London and Llantrisant.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Cent coin from The Bahamas is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's history and culture. The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side features a depiction of a traditional Bahamian sailing vessel, known as a "sloop," which was used for transportation and fishing in the islands. This design was chosen to represent the country's rich maritime history and its connection to the sea.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1966	7312000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1968	800000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1969	4036000	-	-	-	-	-	-

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 1966-1969 coin.