Bahamas 1998 10 cents

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This specimen is one of a type struck for the Bahamas 1974-2000. In 1974 the bust of the queen was dropped in favor of the arms of the Bahamas. The Franklin Mint produced this denomination 1971-85. The animal featured on the reverse is the bonefish.

Recorded mintage: unknown but common.

Specification: 5.13 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.

Link to:

• 1994 10 dollars
• 2000 10 cents
• Coins and currency dated 1998