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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Silver Proof Issue
| Issuer | Central Bank of The Bahamas |
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| Year | 1981 |
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| Weight | 42.12 g |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the full arms of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas prominently centered in the field, comprising a shield bearing a galleon in full sail above waves and a rising sun, supported by a marlin to the left and a flamingo to the right, with a helmet and crest of feathers above. A scroll below the shield bears the national motto 'FORWARD UPWARD ONWARD TOGETHER'. The circular legend 'COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS' arcs along the upper periphery, with the date '1981' appearing at the base, all surrounded by a continuous beaded border. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a boldly rendered depiction of the national flag of The Bahamas, shown unfurling from a flagpole positioned at the left, with the aquamarine stripes and black equilateral triangle represented in fine relief against a deeply mirrored proof field. The denomination legend 'FIVE DOLLARS' arcs along the upper portion of the coin in large, raised capital letters. The design is framed by a continuous beaded border consistent with the obverse, lending the piece a harmonious overall composition. |
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