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This specimen was lot 73686 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, February 2024), where it sold for $80. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "[[Bahamas|BAHAMAS]]. 10 Cents, 1970. Elizabeth II. PCGS MS-68. Honey-yellow surfaces framed in an abundance of neon pink and metallic blue. Altogether enchanting." This type was struck 1966-70 at London for the Bahamas. In 1971, the Franklin Mint took over production until 1983. All dates are common. The bonefish on the reverse makes this coin a popular souvenir for sunburned tourists.

''Recorded mintage:'' 27,000 plus 23,000 proofs.

''Specification:'' 5.54 g, copper-nickel, 23.5 mm diameter.

''Catalog reference:'' KM-4.

''[[Bibliography|Source:]]''
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
* <sup>[1]</sup>Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, ''February 2024 World Collectors Choice Online Auction,'' Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2024.

''Link to:''
* [[Bahamas 1966 10 cents]]
* [[Bahamas 1971-FM 10 cents]]
* [[Coins and currency dated 1970]]

[[Category:Selections from the Stack's Bowers 2024 Collector's Choice sale]]

Bahamas 1970 10 cents - Revision history

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