| Issuer | The Bahamas |
| Year | 1971 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 5 Dollars |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (Copper .075) |
| Weight | 42.12 g |
| Dimensions | 45.01 mm |
| Thickness | 2.79 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Arnold Machin |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#24, Schön#22 |
| Obverse description | Bust of the Queen Elizabeth II turned to the right. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMA ISLANDS · ELIZABETH II · |
| Reverse description | Coat of arms and motto of the Bahamas. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | FIVE DOLLARS 1971
EXPULSIS PIRATIS RESTITUTA COMMERCIA (Translation: Pirates defeated, commerce restored) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | FM Franklin Mint (The Franklin Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date) |
| Mintage | 1971 FM - - 29 000 1971 FM - Proof - 31 000 |
| Catalog ID | 9630997650 |
| Comments |
