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1 Cent - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)
🇧🇸 Bahamas · 1 Cent · 1966–Present
| Weight | 4.16 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Mintage | 12,165,872 |
| Alignment | ↑↑ Medal |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Arnold Machin |
| Ruler | Elizabeth II |
| Reference | KM# 2 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-BHS-9 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1966 Bahamas 1 Cent coins were minted?
12,165,872 were struck.
What is a 1966 Bahamas 1 Cent made of?
Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel), weighing 4.16 g.
What is the melt value of a 1966 Bahamas 1 Cent?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1966 Bahamas 1 Cent a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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