5 Cents - Elizabeth II 1966-1970 front 5 Cents - Elizabeth II 1966-1970 back
5 Cents - Elizabeth II 1966-1970 photo
© Joseph Kunnappally

5 Cents - Elizabeth II

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 3.87 g 21.00 mm
Description
Issuer
The Bahamas
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1966-1970
Value
5 Cents 0.05 BSD = USD 0.05
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
3.87 g
Diameter
21.00 mm
Thickness
1.44 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#990
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Pineapple (Ananas comosus) above garland.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FIVE CENTS
19 69

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Edge

Plain

Comment

The obverse of this coin also comes muled with the reverse of a New Zealand 2 cent coin, N# 5215