One Cent (Nickel-Brass), Coin Type from Bahamas - detailed information

One Cent (Nickel-Brass), Coin Type from Bahamas (issued 1966 - 1969)
Coin TypeOne Cent (Nickel-Brass)

The measurments of this coin in the old measuring system, as per Remick's Catalogue of British Commonwealth Coins 1971, are: weight 65 grains, diameter 0.886 in.

Composition: 79% copper, 20% zinc, 1% nickel.

Obverse

Diademed bust of Queen Elizabeth II right (portrait by Arnold Machin, known as the "Second portrait"). Around, ELIZABETH II BAHAMA ISLANDS.
Obverse Inscription ELIZABETH II BAHAMA ISLANDS
Reverse

At centre, a sea star (starfish); around, · ONE CENT · and the date.
Reverse Inscription · ONE CENT · [year]
EdgePlainEdge InscriptionNone
Coin Type: One Cent (Nickel-Brass) - (3) Coins
Coin NameMintageEffigyLegend
One Cent 1966 7,087,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Second Portrait ELIZABETH II BAHAMA ISLANDS
One Cent 1968 800,000 Queen Elizabeth II - Second Portrait ELIZABETH II BAHAMA ISLANDS
One Cent 1969 4,046,481 Queen Elizabeth II - Second Portrait ELIZABETH II BAHAMA ISLANDS
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One Cent (Nickel-Brass): Details
CountryBahamas
CurrencyBahamian Dollar
Sub-type ofOne Cent
From1966
To1969
Face Value1 (x Cent)
CurrentYes
MaterialNickel Brass (Neusilber)
Designer
TechnologyMilled (machine-made)
ShapeRound
Size22.5000 mm
Mass4.1600 g
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One Cent (Nickel-Brass): Photos
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One Cent (Nickel-Brass): Photo Coin, Bahamas, Elizabeth II, Cent, 1969 Coin, Bahamas, Elizabeth II, Cent, 1969
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One Cent (Nickel-Brass): Photo Coin, Bahamas, Elizabeth II, Cent, 1969 Coin, Bahamas, Elizabeth II, Cent, 1969
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