Coin

150 Dollars - Elizabeth II Independence (1977) — Bahamas

Bahamas • 1977 • KM#51, Schön#47

150 Dollars - Elizabeth II Independence (1977) — Bahamas

Overview

A Proof strike 150 Dollars coin of The Bahamas, minted in 1977 at the Valcambi Mint with a strictly limited mintage of 327 pieces. The obverse features a bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right. The reverse depicts a lobster with the face value below. Struck in .9166 gold with a reeded edge.

Specifications

Country
Bahamas
Year
1977
Composition
Gold (.9166)
Weight
8.19 g
Diameter
24 mm
Mint
Valcambi Mint
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
References
KM#51, Schön#47
Issuer
The Bahamas

Design details

Obverse

Bust of Queen Elizabeth turned to the right, legend around. Script: Latin Lettering: COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS - INDEPENDENCE - 1973 Elizabeth II

Reverse

Lobster, face value below. Script: Latin Lettering: ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS - 1975

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: Valcambi Mint. Confirm the mintmark on your example before comparing prices — same-year issues from different mints often trade at very different levels.
  • Low mintage: Only 327 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.
  • 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#51, Schön#47. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.

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