| Issuer | The Bahamas |
|---|---|
| Year | 1983 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 5 Dollars |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 42.12 g |
| Diameter | 36.00 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#95, Schön#70 |
| Obverse description | Coat of arms and motto of the Bahamas. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS FORWARD UPWARD ONWARD TOGETHER 1983 |
| Reverse description | One flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber), national bird. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | FIVE DOLLARS 10th ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | FM Franklin Mint (The Franklin Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date) |
| Mintage | 1983 FM - Proof - 1 020 |
| Numisquare ID | 8775411850 |
| Comments |