Bahamas 2500 Dollars Gold Coin 1974 Flamingos

Bahamas 2500 Dollars Gold Coin 1974 Flamingos

The obverse features the Coat of Arms of the Bahamas (7 December 1971) and inscription "THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS"." The reverse shows two Flamingos with plant life at their feet and standing before a radiant sunset on the horizon. The inscription "TWENTY-FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS" (bottom, year between spacers/dots - 1974). These coins were minted to proof quality using special dies and polished blanks.

Weight: 407.26 grams
Diameter: 72 mm
Composition Details: 917/1000 Gold 12.0060 oz. AGW, 83/1000 copper
Known mintage: 372
Mintage: 1974 Proof: 204 pcs.
              1977 Proof: 168 pcs.

Bahamas 50 Dollars Gold Coin 1973 Flamingos

Bahamas 50 Dollars Gold Coin 1973 Flamingos

This 1973 $50 Dollars Bahamas Proof Gold Coin was minted to commemorate The Bahamas new found independence from Great Britain. This coin was struck at the Franklin Mint from .500 fine gold and has a denomination of $50 Dollars. This commemorative has a diameter 29 mm and contains 0.2515 oz AGW.

The obverse features the Arnold Machin portrait of a young Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara. Inscribed around her "THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS" and "ELIZABETH II." The reverse shows two Flamingos with plant life at their feet and standing before a radiant sunset on the horizon. The inscriptions "INDEPENDENCE 1973" and '"FIFTY DOLLARS" appear above and below respectively. These coins were minted to proof quality using special dies and polished blanks.

Since Columbus discovered the New World in 1492, The Bahamas have been under the control of the British and Spanish at various times. Although it remains part of the British Commonwealth, it finally gained it's independence in 1973. Celebrate this historical moment with the 1973 $50 Dollars Bahamas Proof Gold Independence Coin.

Bahamas 20 Dollars Gold coin 1967 Lighthouse

Gold Coins from Bahamas 20 Dollars 1967 Lighthouse

In 1967, the Bahamas issued its first gold coins in mint and proof sets for the adoption of its new constitution.

Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II with tiara right
Reverse: Lighthouse, value at top, date at bottom.
0.917 Gold 0.2355 oz. AGW

Bahamas 2500 Dollars Gold Coin 1987 Columbus Discovery of America

Bahamas 2500 Dollars Gold Coin 1987 Columbus Discovery of America

The obverse features the Arnold Machin portrait of a young Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara. Inscribed around her "THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS" and "ELIZABETH II."
The reverse shows Queen Isabella bids farewell to Christopher Columbus as he sets sail for the New World. The inscriptions "TWENTY-FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS" - "SAN SALVADOR" and "CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS 1987" appear above and below respectively. These coins were minted to proof quality using special dies and polished blanks.

Bahamas Huge (12 oz. PURE GOLD) 407.26g. 0.9170 fine GOLD 2500 Dollars, minted in 1987
Proof, Mega RARE ! (Mintage of 20 pcs. only)