10 Dollars (Independence) 1973 front 10 Dollars (Independence) 1973 back
10 Dollars (Independence) 1973 photo
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10 Dollars Independence

1973 year
Gold (.585) 1.45 g 15.00 mm
Description
Issuer
The Bahamas
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1973
Value
10 Dollars 10 BSD = USD 10
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Gold (.585)
Weight
1.45 g
Diameter
15.00 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#90104
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Tobacco Dove (Columbina passerina).

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TEN
1973
DOLLARS

Edge

Reeded

Comment

There are several types of very similar coins to different KM#:

KM# 40.1: no date
KM# 40.2: date at right, cornucopia to the left
KM# 41 (this one): date at right, hallmark of finess to the left

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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.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1973  1260 - - - - - -

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