5 Cents (non-magnetic) 1974-2006 front 5 Cents (non-magnetic) 1974-2006 back
5 Cents (non-magnetic) 1974-2006 photo
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5 Cents non-magnetic

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 3.94 g 21.00 mm
Description
Issuer
The Bahamas
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1974-2006
Value
5 Cents 0.05 BSD = USD 0.05
Currency
Dollar (1966-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
3.94 g
Diameter
21.00 mm
Thickness
1.53 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#5010
Rarity index
4%

Reverse

Pineapple (Ananas comosus) above garland and the denomination at the top

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FIVE CENTS
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Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Cents coin from The Bahamas, made of Copper-nickel, has a unique feature - it has a smooth edge, unlike other coins that have a reeded or milled edge. This was done to make it easily identifiable and distinguishable from other coins in circulation.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1974 FM 94000 - - - - - -
1975  - - - - - -
1975 FM 3845 - - - - - -
1976 FM 1453 - - - - - -
1977 FM 713 - - - - - -
1978 FM 767 - - - - - -
1979 FM 2053 - - - - - -
1980 FM 2084 - - - - - -
1981  - - - - - -
1981 FM 1980 - - - - - -
1982 FM 1217 - - - - - -
1983  2000000 - - - - - -
1983 FM 1020 - - - - - -
1984  - - - - - -
1984 FM 1036 - - - - - -
1985 FM 7500 - - - - - -
1987  4000000 - - - - - -
1992  - - - - - -
1998  - - - - - -
2000  - - - - - -
2004  - - - - - -
2005  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents (non-magnetic) 1974-2006 coin.