© Essor Prof
© Essor Prof
5 Dollars Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas
1991 year| Silver (.925) | 19.44 g | 36.00 mm |
| Issuer | The Bahamas |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1991 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 BSD = USD 5.00 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 19.44 g |
| Diameter | 36.00 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#73586 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Christopher Columbus, in between his crew and indigenous, claiming the land by planting the flag. His ship in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
500TH
ANNIVERSARY
OF THE AMERICAS
· October 12, 1492
·A·SH·
5 DOLLARS
Engraver: Alex Shagin
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Bahamas' 1991 $5 silver coin commemorating Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas features a unique design element: a raised relief map of the Bahamas on the reverse side, which adds a tactile element to the coin's design.
