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15 Cents - Elizabeth II
| Issuer | The Bahamas |
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| Year | 1966-1970 |
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| Thickness | 1.96 mm |
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| Obverse description | Diademed and draped bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, after the portrait by Arnold Machin. The legend ELIZABETH II runs along the left edge and BAHAMA ISLANDS along the right edge of the square flan, both following the coin's border. A continuous beaded border frames the entire field. |
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| Reverse description | A centrally placed bouquet of hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis), the national flower of the Bahamas, depicted with open bloom, prominent staminal column, and surrounding foliage, tied at the base with a decorative ribbon and scrollwork. The date appears in the lower centre field, flanked by the denomination legend FIFTEEN CENTS arranged along the lower portion of the square flan. A continuous beaded border frames the reverse. |
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| Mintage | 1966 - Minted in 1966-1969; London Mint - 930,000 1969 - Minted in 1969-1970; London and Llantrisant Mints - 1,026,000 1969 - Minted in 1969-1970; London and Llantrisant Mints; Proof - 10,000 1970 - Franklin Mint - 27,508 1970 - Franklin Mint; Proof - 22,827 |
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