Avers: The obverse side of the coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right. This is a classic depiction of the monarch, often used on coins of Commonwealth nations. Around the edge, the inscription reads COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS INDEPENDENCE, signifying the independence of the Bahamas Commonwealth. Below the portrait, the text Elizabeth II and the year of issue, 1973, are engraved. This year is significant, as in 1973, the Bahamas became an independent state, separating from the United Kingdom. The design symbolizes the transition in Bahamian history from a colony to an independent nation while maintaining ties with the Commonwealth.
Reverse: The reverse side of the coin features the bird Zenaida asiatica, a species native to the Bahamas. The bird stands on the ground among vegetation, with the coin's denomination FIFTY DOLLARS and the year of issue 1975 inscribed around it. The design is intricately engraved, highlighting details of the bird’s feathers and surroundings.
About the coin: This is a 50-dollar gold coin issued in 1975 by the Bahamas. It is part of a series of Bahamian coins that frequently depict native wildlife and nature themes. The coin features the bird Zenaida asiatica, one of the region’s symbolic species.
