Bahamas 2005 25 cents

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This specimen is one of a type struck for the Bahamas 1974-2005. 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. A sailing sloop is featured on the reverse.

Recorded mintage: unknown but common.

Specification: 5.75 g, copper-nickel, 24.26 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 63.2.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.

Link to:

• 2005 5 cents
• 2007 25 cents
• Coins and currency dated 2005