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25 Dollars Christopher Columbus discovers the New World
1988 year| Silver (.925) | 136.08 g | 63 mm |
| Issuer | The Bahamas |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 25 Dollars 25 BSD = USD 25 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 136.08 g |
| Diameter | 63 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#90720 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Christopher Columbus on a boat, pointing at the New World.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS
SAN SALVADOR
FG
· COLUMBUS DISCOVERS THE NEW WORLD ·
1988
Engraver: Frank Gasparro
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Bahamas issued a non-circulating coin in 1988 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's discovery of the New World. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design that showcases a map of the Caribbean islands on one side and a portrait of Christopher Columbus on the other. The coin's design was created by the Bahamian artist, K.M. Pindling, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 954 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Dollars (Christopher Columbus discovers the New World) 1988 coin.
