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50 Cents - Elizabeth II

🇧🇸 Bahamas · 50 Cents · 1966–Present
Regular
Weight9.07 g
Diameter27.74 mm
Mintage 585,905
Alignment↑↑ Medal
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
DesignerCecil Thomas
RulerElizabeth II
ReferenceKM# 37
Collector's Key World IDCKW-BHS-72

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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1974 Bahamas 50 Cents coins were minted?
585,905 were struck.
What is a 1974 Bahamas 50 Cents made of?
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel), weighing 9.07 g.
What is the melt value of a 1974 Bahamas 50 Cents?
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 1974 Bahamas 50 Cents a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.