© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Cent - Elizabeth II
1970 year| Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) | 3.11 g | 19.05 mm |
| Issuer | The Bahamas |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1970 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 BSD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 19.05 mm |
| Thickness | 1.42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 2020 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#8112 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
Starfish dividing the value above and the date at the bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE CENT
· ·
1970
Engraver: Arnold Machin
Edge
Plain
Comment
Struck by the Royal Mint.The BE copies are struck in special brass, which looks like bronze.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1970 Bahamian 1 Cent coin is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases a rendition of the national flower of the Bahamas, the Yellow Elder, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. This design was created by the Bahamian artist, Gladstone "Sandy" Nairn, and it has been featured on the 1 Cent coin since its introduction in 1966.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 22827 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1970 coin.
