2500 Dollars (Christopher Columbus) 1985 front 2500 Dollars (Christopher Columbus) 1985 back
2500 Dollars (Christopher Columbus) 1985 photo
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2500 Dollars Christopher Columbus

1985 year
Gold (.917) 407.26 g 72.00 mm
Description
Issuer
The Bahamas
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1985
Value
2500 Dollars 2500 BSD = USD 2500
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
407.26 g
Diameter
72.00 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#91204
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Christopher Columbus claiming the land by planting flag, crew with clergy holding cross.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
TWENTY-FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS
SAN SALVADOR
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
1985

Engraver: Frank Gasparro

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

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

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1985 CHI 37 - - - - - -

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