Bahamas 1981 25 cents

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This specimen is one of a type struck at the Royal Mint for the Bahamas 1974-89. In 1974 the bust of the queen was dropped in favor of the arms of the Bahamas. In 1991, the weight was reduced. The Franklin Mint produced the proofs 1970-85. A Bahamian sloop glides across the reverse.

Recorded mintage: 1,600,000 plus 1,980 proofs.

Specification: 6.9 g, nickel, 24.26 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 63.1.

Source:

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

Link to:

• 1974 25 cents
• 1978 100 dollars, fifth anniversary of independence, Prince Charles
• 1979 250 dollars, 250th anniversary of parliament
• 1981 5 cents
• 1982 10 cents
• 1984 cent
• Bahamas 1983 2500 dollars
• Coins and currency dated 1981