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250 Dollars Christopher Columbus discovers the New World
1988 year| Gold (.917) | 47.54 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | The Bahamas |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1988 |
| Value | 250 Dollars 250 BSD = USD 250 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 47.54 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#90737 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Christopher Columbus on a boat, pointing at the New World.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS
SAN SALVADOR
FG
· COLUMBUS DISCOVERS THE NEW WORLD ·
1988
Engraver: Frank Gasparro
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1988 Bahamian $250 gold coin commemorating Christopher Columbus's discovery of the New World features a unique design element: a raised relief map of the Bahamas on the coin's reverse side. This distinctive feature adds depth and texture to the coin, making it stand out from other commemorative coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 53 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 250 Dollars (Christopher Columbus discovers the New World) 1988 coin.
