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25 Cents magnetic
| Issuer | The Bahamas |
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| Year | 1974-1989 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | TWENTYFIVE CENTS FM |
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The Bahamas gained independence from Britain in July 1973, and the coins issued in the years immediately following reflect a deliberate effort to establish a distinct national coinage through the newly formed Central Bank. This 25-cent piece belongs to the first generation of fully independent Bahamian coinage, running through the mid-to-late 1980s before composition changes ended the series.
The magnetic nickel composition distinguishes KM#63.1 from its successor, KM#63.2, which is non-magnetic — a detail that separates otherwise near-identical coins and matters considerably for type completeness.