5 Cents - Elizabeth II 1973 front 5 Cents - Elizabeth II 1973 back
5 Cents - Elizabeth II 1973 photo
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5 Cents - Elizabeth II

1973 year
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 3.9 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
The Bahamas
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1973
Value
5 Cents 0.05 BSD = USD 0.05
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
3.9 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
1.45 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#9351
Rarity index
14%

Reverse

Pineapple (Ananas comosus) above garland.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FIVE CENTS
19 73

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Cents coin from The Bahamas, featuring Elizabeth II, has a unique feature - it has a square hole in the center, rather than the traditional round hole found in most coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1973  1000000 - - - - - -

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