Bahamas, The
10 Dollars (October 12, 1492) 1989 front 10 Dollars (October 12, 1492) 1989 back
10 Dollars (October 12, 1492) 1989 photo
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10 Dollars (October 12, 1492) 1989 front 10 Dollars (October 12, 1492) 1989 back
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10 Dollars October 12,

1989 year
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
 The Bahamas
Queen
 Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
 Non-circulating coin
Year
 1989
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
References
Numista
 N#90422
Rarity index
 87%

Reverse

Christopher Columbus, sword in the hand, plant a flag, sea and radiant sun in background.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS · OCTOBER 12, 1492 ·
10 DOLLARS
LM
1989

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Bahamas in 1492.

See also

In the same collection

See Also

In the same collection
10 Dollars Christopher Columbus discovers the New World front 10 Dollars Christopher Columbus discovers the New World back 10 Dollars Christopher Columbus discovers the New World 1988 year
Very rare non-circulating coin issued by The Bahamas, round shape
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm
10 Dollars Discovery of the New World - Christopher Columbus front 10 Dollars Discovery of the New World - Christopher Columbus back 10 Dollars Discovery of the New World - Christopher Columbus 1990 year
Very rare non-circulating coin issued by The Bahamas, round shape
Silver (.925) 28.28 g 38.61 mm