Coin

2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (1970) — Bahamas

Bahamas • 1970 • KM# 9, Schön# 8

2 Dollars - Elizabeth II (1970) — Bahamas

Overview

A Proof strike silver 2 Dollars non-circulating coin of The Bahamas, minted in 1970. The obverse features the bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, while the reverse depicts two flamingos, the national bird. Struck at the Franklin Mint with a limited mintage of 22,827 pieces. Composed of .925 silver and weighing 29.8075 grams, this classic commemorative piece features a reeded edge and Proof presentation.

Specifications

Country
Bahamas
Year
1970
Composition
Silver (.925) (Copper .075)
Weight
29.808 g
Diameter
40 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Mint
Franklin Mint Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
References
KM# 9, Schön# 8
Issuer
The Bahamas

Design details

Obverse

Bust of the Queen Elizabeth II turned to the right. Script: Latin Lettering: ELIZABETH II BAHAMA ISLANDS Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Two flamingos (Phoenicopterus ruber), national bird. Script: Latin Lettering: TWO DOLLARS 1966 Engraver: Arnold Machin

Collector insights

  • Design heritage: Arnold Machin is credited as the designer for the Non-circulating coins series. Designer attribution helps distinguish this issue from later restrikes or unofficial copies that reuse only the motif.
  • Struck at: Franklin Mint Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States. Confirm the mintmark on your example before comparing prices — same-year issues from different mints often trade at very different levels.
  • Low mintage: Only 22,827 pieces reported. This puts the issue into key-date territory for its series; expect steep grade-based price scaling and a higher counterfeit risk — provenance and third-party grading matter.
  • Precious metal content: Silver (.925) (Copper .075) — bullion value provides a price floor, and many circulated examples were melted during the 1979–1980 and post-2010 silver spikes, reducing the surviving population.
  • Catalogue reference: Listed as KM# 9, Schön# 8. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.

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