1978 Bahamas 5th Anniversary of Independence $100 Gold Proof Coin

In 1978, the Bahamas issued a gold coin to celebrate it's 5th Anniversary of Independence.

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Independence of the Bahamas

The Bahamas is a small island country. It was a part of the British Colony from 1718 up until 1973, when the British House of Lords voted to give it it's independence.

The Bahamas was declared an independent country on 10th July, 1973. It is officially called the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.

Design

The obverse of the coin features the national arms - "COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS 1978". The reverse shows Prince Charles with the text, "FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE 10 JULY 1973. 1978".

Mintage

The coin is struck with a proof finish and has a mintage of 3,275.

Specification

Notes
AGW = Actual gold content weight in troy ounces.

Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10 per order
USA Insured Shipping by Fedex $40 per order

Bahamian Silver and Base Metal Coins
For silver and base metal coins of Bahamas, please look at our original Chard Coins website.

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