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10 Dollars - Elizabeth II
1971 year| Gold (.917) | 3.99 g | 19.00 mm |
| Issuer | The Bahamas |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1971 |
| Value | 10 Dollars 10 BSD = USD 10 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 3.99 g |
| Diameter | 19.00 mm |
| Thickness | 1.10 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#90091 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Fortress and palm trees.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TEN DOLLARS
1971
Edge
Reeded
Comment
There are several types of very similar coins to different KM#:
KM# 25: no hallmark of finess
KM# 26.1: hallmark of finess stamped right of date
KM# 26.2 (this one): hallmarks of finess stamped left and right of date
Links below
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1971 Bahamas $10 gold coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by sculptor and engraver Arnold Machin. The portrait was specifically created for the Bahamian coinage and has not been used on any other coins.
