Catalogus
| Uitgever | Bermuda |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 1970-1985 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Waarde | 5 Cents |
| Valuta | Dollar (1970-date) |
| Samenstelling | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Gewicht | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21.21 mm |
| Dikte | 1.85 mm |
| Vorm | Round |
| Techniek | Milled |
| Oriëntatie | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Graveur(s) | Obverse: Arnold Machin Reverse: Michael Rizzello |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | KM#16, Schön#16 |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Young bust Queen Elizabeth II right. |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift voorzijde | BERMUDA ELIZABETH II |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Queen angelfish (Binomial Name: Holacanthus ciliaris) left. |
| Schrift keerzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift keerzijde | FIVE CENTS 1981 |
| Rand | Plain |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
1970 - - 2 190 000 1970 - Proof - 11 000 1974 - - 310 000 1975 - - 500 000 1977 - - 500 000 1979 - - 500 000 1980 - - 1 100 000 1981 - - 900 000 1982 - - 200 000 1983 - - 800 000 1983 - Proof - 6 474 1984 - - 500 000 1985 - - 500 000 |
| Numisquare-ID | 3703248240 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
Historical Context: This Bermuda 5 Cents coin, issued 1970-1985, marks a pivotal era in the island's monetary history. Bearing Arnold Machin's second portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, it was central to Bermuda's 1970 decimalization reform. This transition from the Bermudian pound to the Bermudian dollar, pegged to the US dollar, highlighted the territory's evolving economic identity while reaffirming its ties to the British Crown amidst global post-colonial shifts.
Artistry: The obverse showcases Arnold Machin's renowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, a dignified portrait featuring the monarch wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. This design exemplifies the classical, realistic numismatic portraiture prevalent across the Commonwealth. The reverse, specific to Bermuda, elegantly depicts the iconic Bermudian longtail bird (Phaethon lepturus) in flight, a national symbol, accompanied by the denomination "5 CENTS" and "BERMUDA" in clear, legible font.
Technical/Grading: Struck in copper-nickel, this coin generally exhibits good strike qualities. For grading, critical high-points on the obverse include the Queen's hair above the ear, the tiara details, and the drapery folds. On the reverse, collectors should examine the longtail bird's head, the leading edges of its wings, and the fine individual tail feathers, often the first areas to show strike weakness or wear. Original cartwheel luster, though typically subdued for copper-nickel, indicates uncirculated condition.