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5 Dollars Discovery of Canada
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#73587 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
At left, bust of Jacques Cartier, 3/4 right, map in background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
500TH
ANNIVERSARY
OF THE AMERICAS
Jacques
Cartier
Discovery
of
Canada
·1534
·A·SH·
5 DOLLARS
Engraver: Alex Shagin
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was issued to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the discovery of Canada by Italian explorer John Cabot in 1497. The coin's design features a map of the New World, a Viking ship, and a compass, symbolizing the exploration and discovery of new lands.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars (Discovery of Canada) 1991 coin.
