50 Dollars (Independence) 1973 front 50 Dollars (Independence) 1973 back
50 Dollars (Independence) 1973 photo
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50 Dollars Independence

1973 year
Gold (.750) 7.27 g 22.00 mm
Description
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
7.27 g
Diameter
22.00 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#90523
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Spiny lobster (Panulirus argus) walking on seabeds.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1973
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: no date
Unlisted in World Coins (this one): 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, which was achieved on July 10, 1973. 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, symbolizing the country's diversity and unity. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and investors.