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10 Dollars Christopher Columbus discovers the New World
1988 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | The Bahamas |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 10 Dollars 10 BSD = USD 10 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#90738 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Christopher Columbus on a boat, pointing at the New World.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TEN DOLLARS
SAN SALVADOR
FG
· COLUMBUS DISCOVERS THE NEW WORLD ·
1988
Engraver: Frank Gasparro
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 10 Dollar coin from The Bahamas, issued in 1988 to commemorate the discovery of the New World by Christopher Columbus, has a unique feature. The coin's design depicts Columbus' ship, the Santa Maria, on the obverse, while the reverse shows a map of the Caribbean islands and the Americas. This coin is made of silver (.925) and weighs 28.28 grams. Interestingly, the coin's design was created by the renowned sculptor and coin designer, Raphael Maklouf, who is known for his work on various coins and medals, including the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II that appears on British coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1704 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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