© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
10 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 5.54 g | 23.50 mm |
| Issuer | The Bahamas |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1966-1970 |
| Value | 10 Cents 0.10 BSD = USD 0.10 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 5.54 g |
| Diameter | 23.50 mm |
| Thickness | 1.70 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 12 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#905 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Two Bonefish (Albula vulpes) with the date above and the value below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1969
TEN CENTS
Engraver: Arnold Machin
Edge
Plain
Comment
Of the coins dated 1966: 1,173,000 were minted in 1966, 550,000 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 and 1,000,000 were minted in 1970 in London and Llantrisant.
Of the proof coins dated 1969: 10,381 were minted in London and 20,000 were minted in 1970 in London and Llantrisant.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was designed specifically for the Bahamian currency. The portrait was created by sculptor and engraver, Arnold Machin, and it features a more youthful and relaxed depiction of the Queen compared to other portraits used on coins from other countries. This portrait was used on Bahamian coins from 1966 to 1970, and it has become a distinctive feature of the Bahamian currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 2198000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 | 550000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 | 22827 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait) 1966-1970 coin.
