100 Dollars (Independence) 1973 front 100 Dollars (Independence) 1973 back
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100 Dollars Independence

1973 year
Gold (.585) 14.54 g 28.00 mm
Description
Issuer
The Bahamas
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1973
Value
100 Dollars 100 BSD = USD 100
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Gold (.585)
Weight
14.54 g
Diameter
28.00 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-03
References
Numista
N#90691
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Coat of arms and motto of the Bahamas.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS
1973
FORWARD UPWARD ONWARD TOGETHER

Edge

Reeded

Comment

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

KM# 49.1: date below
KM# 49.2: no date
KM# 50.1: date at right, hallmark of finess to the left
KM# 50.2 (this one): date and hallmark of finess at right, two symbols to the left
KM# 50.3: date at right, hallmark of finess below, serial number to the left
Unlisted in World Coins: date at right, cornucopia to the left, and its variant: date at right, cornucopia to the left, serial number below

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Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1973 Bahamian $100 Independence gold coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side features a rendition of the Bahamian coat of arms, which includes a shield with the symbols of the country's history, such as a Spanish galleon, a British ship, and a palm tree. The coin's design serves as a reminder of the Bahamas' diverse history and its path towards independence.