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Numismatic Coins

The Numismatic Coin Programme

The Numismatic Coin Programme was initiated with the issuance of two specimen silver sets in 1966: a 7-coin and 9-coin set. These sets were designed by renowned British artist Arnold Machin, and were minted by the Royal Mint of London. Generally, proof/non-proof gold and silver commemorative coins are produced in collaboration with a promoter for sale to coin dealers and numismatists. In fact, many of the coin programmes commemorate events of both national and international significance, such as Bahamian Independence, the Olympic Games, the 500th Anniversary of Columbus' discovery of the New World, the World Cup; and have featured various wildlife themes. The numismatic programme is administered through the Banking Department.

Numismatic Coin Sets Currently Available:

Date Mintage Description
2000 $250 Gold Proof Coin: "The Golden Girls"
2000 $2500 Gold Proof Coin: Millennium 2000
2000 $10 Silver Proof Coin: "The Golden Girls"
2000 7-pc B.U. Coin Set: Millennium 2000
1999 $25 Silver Proof Coin: "25th Anniversary of The Central Bank of The Bahamas"
1998 $250 Gold Proof Coin: "25th Anniversary of The Bahamas' Independence"
1998 $25 Silver Proof Coin: "25th Anniversary of The Bahamas' Independence"
1998 9-pc. Silver Proof Coin Sets: "25th Anniversary of The Bahamas' Independence"
1998 $10 Silver Proof Coin: "U.W.I. 50th Anniversary"
1997 $2 Silver Proof Coin: "WWF Conserving Nature"
1997 $2 Silver Proof Coin: "France 1998 World Cup"
1997 $2 Silver Proof Coin: "The Queen Mother"
1996 $2 Silver Proof Coin: "Protect Our World"
1996 $10 & $5 Gold Proof Coin Set: "Third Millennium"
1995 $10 & $5 Gold Proof Coin Set: "Flamingo Bullion Coins"
1995 $25 1 oz. Gold Bullion Coin
1995 $10 _ oz. Gold Bullion Coin
1995 $2 Silver Proof Colour Coin Set: "Flora & Fauna" (Hibscus, Parrot and Caribbean Monk Seal)
1995 $2 Silver Proof Coin: "Olympic Games 1996"
1995 $10 Silver Proof Colour Coin: "Bahama Parrot"
1995 $2 Silver Proof Colour Coin Set: "Bahama Parrot"
1995 $2 Silver Proof Colour Coin: "Hibiscus"
1995 $1 1/25 oz. Gold Bullion Proof Coin
1994 $5 1 oz. Silver Proof Coin: "Hole in One"
1994 $5 1/10 oz. Gold Proof Coin: "Hole in One"
1994 $50 Gold Proof Coin: "Junkanoo Festival"
1993 $5 Silver Proof Coin Set: "Pirate Series" (Capt. Charles Vane, Capt. Edward Teach and Capt. Howell Davis)
1993 $10 & $5 Silver Proof Set: "Ships and Explorers"
1993 $5 Silver Proof Coin Set: "Capt. Howell Davis"
1993 $5 Silver Proof Coin Set: "Capt. Edward Teach"
1993 $5 Silver Proof Coin Set: "Capt. Charles Vane"
1992 7-pc B.U. Coin Set: Quincentennial

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