10 Cents

Bahamas 10 Cents (Two Bonefish)

Bahamas · 1971

The reverse of the coin features two bonefish swimming around a sprig of seaweed, with the year 1971 visible at the bottom right. The design is surrounded by a beaded border.

Country: Bahamas
Year: 1971
Denomination: 10 Cents
Metal: Copper-Nickel

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Overview

The reverse of the coin features two bonefish swimming around a sprig of seaweed, with the year 1971 visible at the bottom right. The design is surrounded by a beaded border.

Historical significance

Issued following the Bahamas' transition to decimal currency in 1966, this coin depicts the bonefish, a species of significant importance to the islands' recreational fishing industry and natural ecosystem.

Estimated value

$0.10 - $1.00 USD (Circulated condition)

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place to prevent tarnishing. Handle by the edges to avoid leaving fingerprints, and avoid cleaning with harsh chemicals or abrasives which can damage the coin's surface and numismatic value.