1973 Bahamas 10 Dollar Silver Coin - Independence 10th July 1973

The 1973 Bahamas 10 Dollar silver coin commemorates the country's independence on July 10, 1973.

Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right with COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS · ELIZABETH II

Reverse: The sailing ship Santa Maria with INDEPENDENCE 10 JULY 1973 · 10 DOLLARS 

Coin Specifications

Issuer: The Bahamas

Queen: Elizabeth II (designed by Arnold Machin)

Face Value: 10 Dollars (10 BSD)

Composition: 0.925 Sterling Silver

Total Weight: 49.70 gm

Diameter: 50.00 mm

Mint: Franklin Mint (Wawa, Pennsylvania, USA) – Mint mark: FM

Mintage: 63,000 worldwide

Presented in a protective capusle.