20 Dollars (Independence) 1973 front 20 Dollars (Independence) 1973 back
20 Dollars (Independence) 1973 photo
© Saive Numismatique

20 Dollars Independence

1973 year
Gold (.750) 2.90 g 19.00 mm
Description
Issuer
The Bahamas
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1973
Value
20 Dollars 20 BSD = USD 20
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Gold (.750)
Weight
2.90 g
Diameter
19.00 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#90389
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Four flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber), national bird.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1973
TWENTY DOLLARS

Edge

Reeded

Comment

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

KM# 43.1: no date
KM# 43.2 (this one): date at right, cornucopia to the left
KM# 44: date at right, hallmark of finess to the left

Links below

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1973 Bahamian $20 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 flag, and a palm tree. The coin's design serves as a reminder of the Bahamas' rich history and cultural heritage.