50 Dollars Independence
1973 year| Gold (.500) | 15.64 g | 28.00 mm |
| Issuer | The Bahamas |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1973 |
| Value | 50 Dollars 50 BSD = USD 50 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.500) |
| Weight | 15.64 g |
| Diameter | 28.00 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#60688 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Two flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber), national bird.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDEPENDENCE 1973
JP
⠐ FIFTY DOLLARS⠐
Engraver: John Pinches
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin was struck to commemorate The Bahamas becoming an independent state on July 10, 1973. Because of the ban on gold ownership then in effect, US citizens were not able to legally buy this coin at the time. Struck by the Franklin Mint’s British affiliate, John Pinches Ltd of London, it was sold almost entirely in England, Canada, and the Bahamas.Interesting fact
The 1973 Bahamian $50 Independence coin is made of 24-karat gold and has a unique feature - it has a mirror-like finish, giving it a distinctive look that sets it apart from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 JP | 17593 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Dollars (Independence) 1973 coin.
