Bahamas 1974-FM 10 cents

formerly in the Mountain Groan Collection

This specimen is one of a type struck at the Franklin Mint for the Bahamas 1974-85. The denomination was introduced in 1966. In 1974 the bust of the queen was dropped in favor of the arms of the Bahamas. The type was last minted in 2005. The fish on the reverse makes this coin a popular souvenir for sunburned tourists.

Recorded mintage: 17,000 plus proofs.

Specification: 5.53 g, copper-nickel, 23.5 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 61.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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• 1971 10 cents
• 1973 20 dollars, independence
• 1974-FM 25 cents
• 1974 100 dollars, first anniversary of independence, 0.500 fine gold
• 1974 150 dollars, lobster
• 1974 200 dollars, independence
• 1974 2500 dollars, flamingos
• 1975 cent
• 1981 5 cents
• 1981 25 cents
• Coins and currency dated 1974