Five Cents, Coin Type from Bahamas - detailed information

Five Cents, Coin Type from Bahamas (issued 1966 - )
Coin TypeFive Cents

A round coin with a smooth edge weighing 3.4g, measuring 21.01mm in diameter, and 1.52mm in thickness, bearing on the obverse the Coat-of-Arms of The Bahamas, together with the words "Commonwealth of The Bahamas" which form a crown around the Coat-of-Arms. Below the Coat-of-Arms is the year that the coin was minted. On the reverse is a depiction of a pineapple, together with the text "5 CENTS".

Composition: 75% copper, 25% nickel.

According to Krause, there were slight variations in the weight of the coin throughout the years:
3.87g 1966 - 1973
3.9g 1973 (Commonwealth of the Bahamas obverse only)
3.94g 1974 and later.

The Central Bank of The Bahamas though gives the weight as 3.4g.

Obverse

Obverse Inscription
Reverse

Reverse Inscription 5 CENTS
EdgePlainEdge InscriptionNone
Coin Type: Five Cents - (31) Coins
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Five Cents: Details
CountryBahamas
CurrencyBahamian Dollar
From1966
Face Value5 (x Cent)
CurrentYes
MaterialCuproNickel
Designer
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
Size21.0100 mm
Thickness1.5200 mm
Mass3.4000 g
Five Cents: Photos
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Five Cents: Photo Bahamas - 5 Cents - 1976 Bahamas - 5 Cents - 1976
Copyright: Numi Art Collection
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Five Cents: Photo Bahamas - 5 Cents - 1976 Bahamas - 5 Cents - 1976
Copyright: Numi Art Collection
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