Bahamas 1984 cent

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This specimen is one of a type struck at the Royal Mint for the Bahamas 1974-85. In 1974 the bust of the queen was dropped in favor of the arms of the Bahamas. The Franklin Mint produced the proofs 1971-85. In 1985 the composition was changed to copper plated zinc (KM 59a), which design was used until 2004. The starfish reverse makes this coin a popular souvenir for sunburned tourists.

Recorded mintage: 5,000,000 plus 1,980 proofs.

Specification: 3.16 g, brass, 19.05 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 59.

Source:

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

Link to:

• 1977 cent
• 1981 5 cents
• 1981 25 cents
• 1982 10 cents
• Bahamas 1983 2500 dollars
• 1985 100 dollars, Columbus's discovery of America
• 1985 2,500 dollars, Columbus's discovery of America
• Coins and currency dated 1984