10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Independence) 1974 front 10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Independence) 1974 back
10 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Independence) 1974 photo
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10 Dollars - Elizabeth II Independence

1974 year
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 41.99 g 50 mm
Description
Issuer
The Bahamas
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1974
Value
10 Dollars 10 BSD = USD 10
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
41.99 g
Diameter
50 mm
Thickness
3.12 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#70971
Rarity index
77%

Reverse

Head Governor General Sir Milo B. Butler facing 3/4 right, denomination above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TEN DOLLARS
FM
SIR MILO B.BUTLER
GOVERNOR GENERAL
FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE - 10 JULY 1973

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Bahamian independence from British colonial rule, which was achieved on July 10, 1973. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of the Bahamian coat of arms on the other. The coin's mintage was limited to 50,000 pieces, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1974 FM 4825 - - - - - -

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