Coin
100 Dollars - Elizabeth II (1976) — Bahamas
Bahamas • 1976 • KM# 73
Overview
A Proof strike gold 100 Dollars coin of The Bahamas, minted in 1976 by the Royal Canadian Mint. The obverse features the right-facing bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara, designed by Arnold Machin. The reverse displays flamingos standing in unbroken waves. Composed of .9166 fine gold with a reeded edge and mirror-like fields characteristic of Proof coinage.
Specifications
- Country
- Bahamas
- Year
- 1976
- Composition
- Gold (.9166)
- Weight
- 5.46 g
- Diameter
- 21 mm
- Mint
- Royal Canadian Mint
- Shape
- Round
- Technique
- Milled
- References
- KM# 73
- Issuer
- The Bahamas
Design details
Obverse
Bust of Queen Elizabeth II right with tiara, date below. Scripts: Latin, Braille Lettering: · COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS · INDEPENDENCE · 1973 Elizabeth II Engraver: Arnold Machin
Reverse
Unbroken waves behind flamingos' legs, value at bottom Script: Latin Lettering: 1975 ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS 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: Royal Canadian Mint. Confirm the mintmark on your example before comparing prices — same-year issues from different mints often trade at very different levels.
- Gold issue: Gold (.9166) — bullion demand competes with numismatic demand. Weight and fineness (not just face value) drive the melt-value floor.
- Catalogue reference: Listed as
KM# 73. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.
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