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5 Dollars October 12, 1492
| Issuer | Central Bank of the Bahamas |
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| Year | 1989-1991 |
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| Diameter | 35.00 mm |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas occupies the central field, featuring a shield supported by a marlin on the left and a flamingo on the right, with a British helmet and conch shell above and a native sloop below bearing the national motto on a ribbon. The legend COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS arcs along the upper periphery, while the date appears in the lower field beneath the arms. The design is rendered in high relief with a mirror-like proof finish. |
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| Reverse description | A full-length figure of Christopher Columbus stands at center, holding a sword in one hand and planting a flag into the ground with the other, symbolizing his landfall on October 12, 1492. A sailing ship is visible on the sea in the background, with a radiant sun rising on the horizon. The explorer's name and the historic date are inscribed in the legend surrounding the design, with the denomination below. The scene commemorates the quincentenary of Columbus's arrival in the New World. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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