50 Dollars Independence
1973 year| Gold (.750) | 7.30 g | 22.00 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 (.750) |
| Weight | 7.30 g |
| Diameter | 22.00 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-03 |
| Numista | N#90499 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Spiny lobster (Panulirus argus) walking on seabeds.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIFTY DOLLARS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
There are several types of very similar coins to different KM#:
KM# 45: date below
KM# 46: date at right, hallmark of finess to the left
KM# 47 (this one): no date
Unlisted in World Coins: date at right, cornucopia to the left
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1973 Bahamian $50 Independence gold coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the country's independence from British colonial rule. The coin's obverse side depicts a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side features a depiction of a family of three Bahamian people, representing the country's diverse cultural heritage. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and coin enthusiasts.
