5 Dollars Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas

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IssuerThe Bahamas
Year1991
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value5 Dollars
CurrencyDollar (1966-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight19.44 g
Dimensions36.00 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Raphael David Maklouf
Reverse: Alex Shagin
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#141, Schön#116
Obverse descriptionBust of Queen Elizabeth II turned to the right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCOMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS RDM 1991
Reverse descriptionChristopher Columbus, in between his crew and indigenous, claiming the land by planting the flag. His ship in the background.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering500TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAS · October 12, 1492 ·A·SH· 5 DOLLARS
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1991  - Proof -
Catalog ID9762891720
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