The Government of The Bahamas

[Commencement 30th August, 1974]

1. This Order may be cited as the Currency (Notes and Coins) Order.

Title.

2. In this Order, unless the context otherwise requires-

Interpretation.

"Act" means the Central Bank of The Bahamas Act;

"Bank" means the Central Bank of The Bahamas established by section 3 of the Act;

"numismatic coins" means proof coins which are issued in packaged sets of nine coins with one of each denomination and proof coins issued singularly;

"regular issue coins" means coins for general circulation and includes brilliant uncirculated specimens of such coins which are issued in packaged sets of nine coins with one of each denomination and brilliant uncirculated specimens of such coins issued singularly.

3. The denominations, forms and designs of the currency notes issued by the Bank, and the devices to be borne by such notes, shall be as specified in the First Schedule to this Order.

Denominations, forms and assigns of currency notes.

4. The denominations, forms, designs, standard weight and composition of, and the tolerance and variation permitted in respect of, the coins issued by the Bank, and the devices to be borne by such coins shall be as specified in theSecond Schedule to this Order.

Denominations, designs, weight, etc., of coins.

FIRST SCHEDULE (Paragraph 3)

CURRENCY NOTES
DENOMINATIONS, FORMS, DESIGNS AND DEVICES

1. Blue, violet and carmine on the front; Blue and carmine on the reverse with silver highlights in the central picture. The note measures 156mm long 67mm wider bearing on the front an engraved border design surrounding a portrait of the Queen, facsimile of the signature of the Governor of The Central Bank of The Bahamas together with the words "The Central Bank of The Bahamas. These notes are legal tender under The Central Bank of The Bahamas Act, 1974 for the payment of any amount ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS". A watermark of a Spanish Galleon appears on the right on the right, an outline map of The Bahamas in the centre, a lugger vessel and the Bank's logo on the left. The back carries a picture of a blue marlin jumping in the ocean. The picture is surrounded by a border which includes, on the right, the coat-of-arms of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the Bank's logo, the numeral $100, and, on the bottom left, a picture of a sand-dollar sea-urchin which has been adopted as the logo of The Central Bank.

One Hundred Dollars.

Fifty Dollars.

2.(a)

Brown, orange, sea-green and lilac on the front and brown, orange and silver on the reverse. The note measures 156mm long and 67mm wide bearing on the front an engraved border design surrounding a portrait of the Queen, facsimile of the signature of the Governor of the Central Bank of The Bahamas together with the words "The Central Bank of The Bahamas. These notes are legal tender under The Central Bank of The Bahamas Act for the payment of any amount FIFTY DOLLARS". A watermark of a Spanish Galleon appears on the right, an outline map of The Bahamas in the centre, the water storage tower situated on Bennet's Hill, Nassau, and the Bank's logo on the left. The back carries a picture of Bahamian Artist Eddie Minnis' impression of the Central Bank of The Bahamas. The picture is surrounded by a border which includes, on the right, the Coat-of-Arms of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, The Bank's logo, the numeral $50 and, on the bottom left, a picture of a blue marlin.

Brown, burgundy, and leaf-green in colour, with silver highlights in the central picture and right panel on the reverse.

The note measures 156mm long and 67mm wide bearing on the front an engraved border design surrounding a portrait of the Queen, facsimile of the signature of the Governor of The Central Bank of The Bahamas together with the words "The Central Bank of The Bahamas. These notes are legal tender under The Central Bank of The Bahamas Act for the payment of any amount FIFTY DOLLARS". A watermark of a Spanish Galleon appears on the right, an outline map of The Bahamas in the centre, the water storage tower situated on Bennet's Hill, Nassau, and the Bank's logo on the left. The back carries a picture of Bahamian Artist Eddie Minnis' impression of The Central Bank of The Bahamas. The picture is surrounded by a border which includes, on the right, the Coat-of-Arms of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, The Bank's logo, the numeral $50 and, on the bottom left, a picture of a blue marlin.

Brown, burgundy, and leaf green in colour, with the silver highlights in the central picture and right panel on the reverse. The note measures 156mm long and 67mm wide bearing on the front an engraved border design surrounding a portrait of Sir Roland T. Symonette, facsimile of the signature of the Governor of The Central Bank of The Bahamas together with he words "The Central Bank of The Bahamas. These notes are legal tender under The Central Bank of The Bahamas Act for the payment of any amount FIFTY DOLLARS". A watermark of a Spanish Galleon appears on the right, an outline map of The Bahamas in the centre, the water storage tower situated on Bennet's Hill, Nassau, and the Bank's logo on the left. The back carries a picture of Bahamian Artist Eddie Minnis' impression of The Central Bank of The Bahamas. The picture is surrounded by a border which includes, on the right, the Coat-of-Arms of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, The Bank's logo, the numeral $50 and on the bottom left, a picture of a blue marlin.

Twenty Dollars.

3.(a)

Red and very dark purple on the front and very dark purple on the reverse. The note measures 156mm long and 67mm wide bearing on the front an engraved border design surrounding a portrait of the Queen facsimile of the signature of the Governor of The Central Bank of The Bahamas together with the words "The Central Bank of The Bahamas. These notes are legal tender under The Central Bank of The Bahamas Act for the payment of any amount TWENTY DOLLARS". A watermark of a Spanish Galleon appears on the right, an outline map of The Bahamas in the centre, a horse drawn surrey, and the Bank's logo on the left. The back carries a picture of an aerial view of Nassau's harbour showing ocean-going liners.

The picture is surrounded by a border which includes, on the right, the Coat-of-Arms of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the Bank's logo, the numeral $20, and, on the bottom left, a picture of a ship's anchor.

Dark grey, red and olive green on the front and dark grey and red on the reverse. The note measures 156mm long and 67mm wide bearing on the front an engraved border design surrounding a portrait of Sir Milo B. Butler facsimile of the signature of the Governor of The Central Bank of The Bahamas together with the words "The Central Bank of The Bahamas. These notes are legal tender under The Central Bank of The Bahamas Act, 1974 for the payment of any amount TWENTY DOLLARS." A watermark of a Spanish Galleon appears on the right, an outlined map of The Bahamas in the centre, a horse drawn surrey, the Bank's logo on the left and the vertical serial number on the front right hand side. The back carries the use of metallic silver-coloured ink, a picture of an aerial view of Nassau's Harbour showing ocean-going liners. The picture is surrounded by a border which includes, on the right, the coat-of-arms of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the Bank's logo, the numeral $20, and, on the bottom left, a picture of a ship's anchor.

Dark grey, red, and olive green on the front; dark grey and red, with sea green and silver highlights in the central picture and right panel, respectively, on the reverse. The note measures 156mm long and 67 mm wide bearing on the FRONT an engraved border design surrounding a portrait of Sir Milo B. Butler, facsimile of the signature of the Governor of The Central Bank of The Bahamas together with the words "The Central Bank of The Bahamas. These notes are legal tender under The Central Bank of The Bahamas Act for the payment of any amount TWENTY DOLLARS". A watermark of a Spanish Galleon and a gold foil feature appears on the right, an outline map of The Bahamas in the centre, a horse drawn surrey, the bank's logo on the left, a vertical serial number on the front right-hand side, and a horizontal serial number on the front left hand side, which grows in size from left to right. The BACK carries a picture of an aerial view of Nassau's Harbour showing ocean-going liners. The picture is surrounded by a border which includes, on the right, the coat-of-arms of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the Bank's logo, the numeral $20, on the bottom left, a picture of a ship's anchor, and on the bottom centre, the words TWENTY DOLLARS in two alternating colours.

Ten Dollars.

4.(a)

Turquoise in colour and measuring 156mm long and 67mm wide bearing on the front an engraved border design surrounding a portrait of the Queen, facsimile of the signature of the Governor of The Central Bank of The Bahamas together with the words "The Central Bank of The Bahamas. These notes are legal tender under The Central Bank of The Bahamas Act, for the payment of any amount TEN DOLLARS". A watermark of a Spanish Galleon appears on the right, an outline map of The Bahamas in the centre, flamingoes and the Bank's logo on the left. The back carries a picture of the Hope Town Lighthouse and settlement, Abaco. The picture is surrounded by a border which includes on the right, the Coat-of-Arms of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the Bank's logo, the numeral $10 and, on the bottom left, a picture of a hawksbill turtle.

Sea-green, leaf-green, and deep pink in colour, with silver highlights in the central picture and right panel on the reverse. The note measures 156mm long and 67mm wide bearing on the front an engraved border design surrounding a portrait of the Queen, facsimile of the signature of the Governor of The Central Bank of The Bahamas together with the words "The Central Bank of The Bahamas. These notes are legal tender under The Central Bank of The Bahamas Act for the payment of any amount TEN DOLLARS". A watermark of a Spanish Galleon appears on the right, an outline map of The Bahamas in the centre, flamingoes and the Bank's logo on the left. The back carries a picture of the Hope Town Lighthouse and settlement, Abaco. The picture is surrounded by a border which includes on the right, the Coat-of-Arms of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the Bank's logo, the numeral $10 and, on the bottom left, a picture of a hawksbill turtle.

Sea-green, leaf-green, and deep pink in colour, with silver highlights in the central picture and right panel on the reverse. The note measures 156mm long and 67mm wide bearing on the front an engraved border design surrounding a portrait of Sir Stafford L. Sand, facsimile of the signature of the Governor of The Central Bank of The Bahamas together with the words "The Central Bank of The Bahamas. These notes are legal tender under The Central Bank of The Bahamas Act for the payment of any amount TEN DOLLARS". A water mark of a Spanish Galleon appears on the right, an outline map of The Bahamas in the centre, flamingoes and the Bank's logo on the left. The back carries a picture of the Hope Town Lighthouse and settlement, Abaco. The picture is surrounded by a border which includes on the right, the Coat-of-Arms of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the Bank's logo, the numeral $10 and, on the bottom left, a picture of a hawksbill turtle.

Five Dollars.

5.(a)

Orange in colour and measuring 156 mm long and 67 mm wide bearing on the front an engraved border design surrounding a portrait of the Queen, facsimile of the signature of the Governor of The Central Bank of The Bahamas together with the words "The Central Bank of The Bahamas. These notes are legal tender under The Central Bank of The Bahamas Act, 1974 for the payment of any amount FIVE DOLLARS". A watermark of a Spanish Galleon appears on the right, an outline map of The Bahamas in the centre, the Bank's logo and the statue of Columbus on the left. The back carries a picture of a Junkanoo group. The picture is surrounded by a border which includes, on the right, the Coat-of-Arms of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the Bank's logo, the numeral $5 and, on the bottom left, a picture of a Junkanoo face.

Dark brown, mid-brown and rust red on the front and back. The note measures 156 mm long and 67 mm wide bearing on the front an engraved border design surrounding a portrait of Sir Cecil Wallace-Whitfield, facsimile of the signature of the Governor of The Central Bank of The Bahamas together with the words "The Central Bank of The Bahamas. These notes are legal tender under The Central Bank of The Bahamas Act, 1974 for the payment of any amount FIVE DOLLARS". A watermark of a Spanish Galleon appears on the right, an outline map of The Bahamas in the centre, the Bank's logo and a statue of Columbus on the left, and the vertical serial number on the front right hand side. On the back of the note on the right hand side, the "sand dollar", the value numeral and the adjacent panel have been printed in silver metallic ink. The picture of a Junkanoo group on the back is surrounded by a border which includes, on the right, the Coat-of-Arms of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the Bank's logo, the numeral $5 and, on the bottom left, a picture of a Junkanoo face.

Dark Brown, mid-brown, and rust red in colour, with blue and silver highlights in the central picture and right panel, respectively, on the reverse. The note measures 156mm long and 67mm wide bearing on the FRONT an engraved border design surrounding a portrait of Sir Cecil Wallace-Whitfield, facsimile of the signature of the Governor of The Central Bank of The Bahamas together with the words " The Central Bank of The Bahamas. These notes are legal tender under The Central Bank of The Bahamas Act for the payment of any amount FIVE DOLLARS". A watermark of a Spanish Galleon appears on the right, an outline map of The Bahamas in the centre, the Bank's logo and a statue of Columbus on the left, a vertical serial number on the front right hand side, and a horizontal serial number on the front left hand side, which grows in size from left to right. The BACK carries a picture of a Junkanoo group, in which the faces of the people in the audience have been made brown. The picture is surrounded by a border which includes, on the right, the coat-of-arms of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the Bank's logo, the numeral $5, on the bottom left, a picture of a Junkanoo face, and on the bottom centre, the words FIVE DOLLARS in two alternating colours.

6. Carmine in colour and measuring 156mm long and 67mm wide bearing on the front an engraved border design surrounding a portrait of the Queen, facsimile of the signature of the Governor of The Central Bank of The Bahamas together with the words "The Central Bank of The Bahamas. These notes are legal tender under The Central Bank of The Bahamas Act for the payment for any amount THREE DOLLARS". A watermark of a Spanish Galleon appears on the right, an outline map of The Bahamas in the centre, a miniature picture of holiday makers on Paradise Beach and the Bank's logo on the left. The back carries a picture of a Family Island Regatta. The picture is surrounded by a border which includes on the right the Coat-of-Arms of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the Bank's logo, the numeral $3, and, on the bottom left, a picture of a Bahamian sloop.

Three Dollars.

One Dollar.

7.(a)

Green in colour and measuring 156mm long and 67mm wide bearing on the front an engraved border design surrounding a portrait of the Queen, facsimile of the signature of the Governor of The Central Bank of The Bahamas together with the words "The Central Bank of The Bahamas. These notes are legal tender under The Central Bank of The Bahamas Act for the payment of any amount ONE DOLLAR". A watermark of a Spanish Galleon appears on the right, an outline map of The Bahamas in the centre, a picture of a coral reef and the Bank's logo on the left. The back carries a picture depicting the Royal Bahamas Police Force Band. The picture is surrounded by a border which includes, on the right, the Coat-of-Arms of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the Bank's logo, the numeral $1 and, on the bottom left, a picture of a conch shell.

Dark-green, olive-green, and light brown in colour, with blue and silver highlights in the central picture and right panel, respectively, on the reverse. The note measures 156mm long and 67mm wide bearing on the FRONT an engraved border design surrounding a portrait of Sir Lynden O. Pindling, a facsimile signature of the Governor of the Central Bank of The Bahamas together with the words "The Central Bank of The Bahamas. These notes are legal tender under The Central Bank of The Bahamas Act, 2000 for the payment of any amount ONE DOLLAR". A watermark of a Spanish Galleon appears on the right, an outline map of The Bahamas in the centre, a picture of a coral reef and the Bank's logo on the left. The BACK carries a picture depicting the Royal Bahamas Police Band. The picture is surrounded by a border which includes, on the right, the Coat-of-Arms of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the Bank's logo, the numeral $1, and, on the bottom left, a picture of a conch shell.

One Dollar (Commemorative).

8.(a)

Multi-coloured and measuring 156 mm long and 67 mm wide bearing on the front an engraved design of Christopher Columbus, a facsimile of the signature of the Governor of the Central Bank of The Bahamas with the words "The Central Bank of The Bahamas. These notes are legal tender under The Central Bank of The Bahamas Act, 1974 for the payment of any amount. ONE DOLLAR." The Quincentennial Logo of The Bahamas appears on the left of the note, the Central Bank's logo to the left of centre and a Compass Rose on the upper right side. Along the bottom of the note is an engraved border consisting of conch shells. In the upper left and lower right corners are the numeral $1. On the back of the note to the left is a triptych of The Bahamas Parrot, The Bahamas Iguana and the Flamingo. Above this depiction is a Compass Rose. To the right of centre is a map of The Bahamas. In the upper right corner is a depiction of the Nina, Pinta and Santa Maria and in the lower right corner is the coat-of-arms of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas. In the lower left and upper right corners are the numeral $1.

Moss-green, charcoal-grey, and dark turquoise in colour, with blue and silver highlights in the central picture and right panel, respectively, on the reverse. The note measures 156mm long and 67mm wide bearing on the FRONT an engraved border design surrounding a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, a facsimile of the signature of the Governor of the Central Bank of The Bahamas together with the words "The Central Bank of The Bahamas. These notes are legal tender under The Central Bank of The Bahamas Act, 2000 for the payment of any amount FIFTY CENTS". A watermark of a Spanish Galleon appears on the right, an outline map of The Bahamas in the centre, basketwork from the straw market, Freeport and the Bank's logo on the left. The BACK carries a picture depicting Sister Sarah in the Nassau Market. The picture is surrounded by a border which includes, on the right, the Coat-of-Arms of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the Bank's logo, and the numeral $½ and, on the bottom left, a picture of a hand of bananas.

9. Slate grey in colour and measuring 156mm long and 67mm wide bearing on the front an engraved border design surrounding a portrait of the Queen, facsimile of the signature of the Governor of The Central Bank of The Bahamas together with the words "The Central Bank of The Bahamas. These notes are legal tender under The Central Bank of The Bahamas Act for the payment of any amount FIFTY CENTS". A watermark of a Spanish Galleon appears on the right, an outline map of The Bahamas in the centre, basketwork from the straw market, Freeport and the Bank's logo on the left. The back carries a picture depicting Sister Sarah in the Nassau Market. The picture is surrounded by a border which includes, on the right, the Coat-of-Arms of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, the Bank's logo, the numeral $1/2 and, on the bottom left, a picture of a hand of bananas.

Fifty Cents.

SECOND SCHEDULE (Paragraph 4)

DENOMINATION	GROSS WEIGHT IN GRAMMES	METALLIC COMPOSITION	TOLERANCE AND VARIATION	FORMS, DESIGNS AND DEVICES
5 Dollars: Numismatic coins Regular issue coins	42.12 36.40	925 silver, 75 copper 75 per cent copper, 25 per cent nickel	Weight not exceeding 1 piece in 8,000 pieces; millesimal fineness 4 per cent.	A round coin measuring 45.01mm in diameter, 3.20mm in thickness with a milled edge, bearing on the obverse the Coat-of-Arms of The Bahamas together with the words "Commonwealth of The Bahamas" which forms a crown around the Coat-of-Arms. Below the Coat-of-Arms is the date. On the reverse is the flag of The Bahamas together with the words "Five Dollars".
2 Dollars: Numismatic coins Regular issue coins	29.81 25.77	925 silver, 75 copper 75 per cent copper, 25 per cent nickel	Weight not exceeding 1 piece in 2.500 pieces; millesimal fineness 4 per cent,	A round coin measuring 40.01mm in diameter, 2.84mm in thickness with a milled edge, bearing on the observe the Coat-of-Arms of The Bahamas together with the words "Commonwealth of The Bahamas" which forms a crown around the Coat-of-Arms. Below the Coat-of-Arms is the date. On the reverse are two flamingoes together with the words "Two Dollars".
1 Dollar: Numismatic coins Regular issue coins	18.14 16.01	800 silver, 200 copper 75 per cent copper, 25 per cent nickel	Weight not exceeding 1 piece in 1,000 pieces; millesimal fineness 5 per cent.	A round coin measuring 34.54mm in diameter, 2.44mm in thickness with a milled edge bearing on the obverse the Coat-of-Arms of The Bahamas together with the words "Commonwealth of The Bahamas" which forms a crown around the Coat-of-Arms. Below the Coat-of-Arms is the date. On the reverse is a conch shell together with the words "One Dollar".
50 Cents: Numismatic coins Regular issue coins	10.37 9.10	800 silver, 200 copper 75 per cent copper, 25 per cent nickel	Weight not exceeding 1 piece in 500 pieces, millesimal fineness 5 per cent.	A round coin measuring 29.01mm in diameter, 1.98mm in thickness with a milled edge, bearing on the obverse the Coat-of-Arms of The Bahamas together with the words "Commonwealth of The Bahamas" which forms a crown around the Coat-of-Arms. Below the Coat-of-Arms is the date. On the reverse is a jumping blue marlin together with the words "Fifty Cents".
25 Cents Numismatic coins and regular issue coins	5.67	3-layer composite with an outer cladding of 75 percent copper and 25 percent nickel bonded to a core of pure copper	Weight not to exceed 1 piece in 100 pieces.	A round coin measuring 24.26 mm in diameter, 1.70mm in thickness with a milled edge, bearing on the obverse the Coat-of-Arms of The Bahamas together with the words "Commonwealth of The Bahamas" which forms a crown around The Coat-of-Arms. Below The Coat-of-Arms is the date. On the reverse is a native sloop together with the words "twenty-five cents".
15 Cents: Numismatic coins Regular issue coins	6.48 6.48	75 per cent copper, 25 per cent nickel	Weight not exceeding 1 piece in 70 pieces; millesimal fineness 1 per cent	A square coin measuring 21.59mm across the flats, 2.06mm in thickness with a smooth edge, bearing on the obverse the Coat-of-Arms of The Bahamas together with the words "Commonwealth of The Bahamas" which forms a crown around the Coat-of-Arms. Below the Coat-of-Arms is the date. On the reverse is a hibiscus together with the words "Fifteen Cents".
10 Cents: Numismatic coins Regular issue coins	5.51 5.51	75 per cent copper, 25 per cent nickel	Weight not exceeding 1 piece in 60 pieces; millesimal fineness 1 per cent.	A scalloped coin measuring 23.50mm in outside diameter 1.80mm in thickness with a smooth edge, bearing on the obverse the Coat-of-Arms of The Bahamas together with the words "Commonwealth of The Bahamas" which forms a crown around the Coat-of-Arms. Below the Coat-of-Arms is the date. In the reverse are two bonefishes together with the words "Ten Cents".
5 Cents: Numismatic coins Regular issue coins	3.89 3.89	75 per cent copper, 25 per cent nickel	Weight not exceeding 1 piece in 40 pieces; millesimal fineness 1 per cent.	A round coin measuring 21.01mm in diameter, 1.52mm in thickness with a smooth edge, bearing on the obverse the Coat-of-Arms of The Bahamas together with the words "Commonwealth of The Bahamas" which forms a crown around the Coat-of-Arms. Below the Coat-of-Arms is the date. On the reverse is a pineapple together with the words "Five Cents".
1 Cent: Numismatic coins Regular issue coins	2.50 2.50	97.5 Zinc, 2.5 Copper plated to a Zinc Core.	Weight not exceeding 1 piece in 40 pieces. "	A round coin measuring 19.05mm in diameter, 1.58mm in thickness with a smooth edge. The obverse features the Coat-of-Arms of The Bahamas together with the inscription "Commonwealth of The Bahamas" which forms a crown around the Coat-of-Arms. Below the Coat-of-Arms is the date. The reverse depicts a starfish together with the words "One Cent".

CENTRAL BANK (INDEPENDENCE GOLD COINS) ORDER

S.I. 81/1974
S.I. 64/1975
S.I. 67/1975

[Commencement 25th October, 1974]

1. This Order may be cited as the Central Bank (Independence Gold Coins) Order.

Citation.

2. Independence Gold Coins having the several characteristics set forth in the Schedule to this order (being characteristics provided for by section 13 of the Central Bank of The Bahamas Act) are hereby prescribed.

Independence Gold Coins.

SCHEDULE (Paragraph 2)

DENOMINATION	GROSS WEIGHT IN GRAMMES	METALLIC COMPOSITION	TOLERANCE AND VARIATION	FORMS, DESIGNS AND DEVICES
1. Two Hundred Dollars	10. 92	Eleven-twelfths fine gold, one-twelfth alloy or millesimal fineness 916.66-1000	Weight per piece not exceeding .0648 gramme less than specification. Millesimal fineness 2. Diameter 0.13 millimetres.	A round coin measuring 28mm in diameter with a milled edge, bearing on the obverse an Arnold Machin effigy of Her Majesty The Queen facing right surrounded by the words and figures "Commonwealth of The Bahamas Independence 1973" and "Elizabeth II" below the effigy; on the reverse the Coat-of-Arms-of The Bahamas and the words "Two Hundred Dollars" and the actual minting year.
2. One Hundred and Fifty Dollars	8. 19	Eleven-twelfths fine gold, one-twelfth alloy or millesimal fineness 916.66-1000	Weight per piece not exceeding .0324 gramme less than specification. Millesimal fineness 2. Diameter 0.13mm.	A round coin measuring 24mm in diameter with a milled edge bearing on the obverse an Arnold Machin effigy of the Queen facing right surrounded by the words and figures "Commonwealth of The Bahamas Independence 1973" and "Elizabeth II" below the effigy; on the reverse a crawfish and the words "One Hundred Fifty Dollars" and the actual minting year.
3(a). One Hundred Dollars	5. 46	Eleven-twelfths fine gold one-twelfth alloy or millesimal fineness 916.66-1000	Weight per piece not exceeding .0130 gramme less than specification. Millesimal fineness 2. Diameter 0.13mm.	A round coin measuring 21mm in diameter with a milled edge, bearing on the obverse an Arnold Machin effigy of Her Majesty The Queen facing right surrounded by the words and figures "Commonwealth of The Bahamas Independence 1973" and "Elizabeth II" below the effigy; on the reverse four flamingoes and the words "One Hundred Dollars" and the actual minting year.
3(b). One hundred dollars	18. 04	One half fine gold, one half alloy or millesimal fineness 500-1000	Weight per piece not exceeding .093 gramme less than specification. Millesimal fineness 2. Diameter 0.025 mm.	A round coin measuring 33mm in diameter with a milled edge bearing on the observe the Coat-of-Arms of The Bahamas surrounded by the words "Commonwealth of The Bahamas" and the actual minting year; on the reverse two wading flamingoes one on either side of the setting sun and surrounded by the words "First Anniversary of Independence 1974 100 Dollars".
(c).One hundred dollars	18.04	One half fine gold, one half alloy or millesimal fineness 500-1000	Weight per piece not exceeding .093 gramme less than specification. Millesimal fineness 2. Diameter 0.025mm.	A round coin measuring 33mm in diameter with a milled edge bearing on the observe the Coat-of-Arms of The Bahamas surrounded by the words "Commonwealth of The Bahamas" and the actual minting year; on the reverse a Bahamian parrot surrounded by the words "Second Anniversary of Independence July 10, 1973 100 Dollars".
4(a). Fifty Dollars	2. 73	Eleven-twelfths fine gold, one-twelfths alloy or millesimal fineness 916.66-1000	Weight per piece not exceeding .0065 gramme less than specification. Millesimal fineness 2. Diameter 0.13mm.	A round coin measuring 17mm in diameter with a milled edge, bearing on the obverse an Arnold Machin effigy of Her Majesty The Queen facing right surrounded by the words and figures "Commonwealth of The Bahamas Independence 1973" and "Elizabeth II" below the effigy; on the reverse a tobacco dove and the words "Fifty Dollars" and the actual minting year.
4(b). Fifty Dollars	7. 27	Three quarters fine gold, one quarter alloy or millesimal fineness 750-1000.	Weight per piece not exceeding .0324 gramme less than specification Millesimal fineness 2. Diameter, 0.127mm.	A round coin measuring 22mm in diameter with a milled edge bearing on the obverse an Arnold Machin effigy of the Queen facing right surrounded by the words and figures "Commonwealth of The Bahamas Independence 1973" and "Elizabeth II" below the effigy; on the reverse a crawfish and the words "Fifty Dollars" and the actual minting year.
5. Twenty Dollars	2. 90	Three quarters fine gold, one quarter alloy or millesimal fineness 750-1000.	Weight per piece not exceeding .0130 gramme less than specification. Millesimal fineness 2. Diameter 0.127mm.	A round coin measuring 19mm in diameter with a milled edge, bearing on the obverse an Arnold Machin effigy of Her Majesty the Queen facing right surrounded by the words and figures "Commonwealth of The Bahamas Independence 1973" and "Elizabeth II" below the effigy; on the reverse four flamingoes and the words "Twenty Dollars" and the actual minting year.
6. Ten Dollars	1. 45	Three quarters fine gold, one quarter alloy or millesimal fineness 750-1000.	Weight per piece not exceeding .0065 gramme less specification. Millesimal fineness 2. Diameter 0.127mm.	A round coin measuring 15mm in diameter with a milled edge, bearing on the obverse an Arnold Machin effigy of Her Majesty the Queen facing right surrounded by the words and figures "Commonwealth of The Bahamas Independence 1973" and "Elizabeth II" below the effigy; on the reverse a tobacco dove and the words "Ten Dollars" and the actual minting year.

CENTRAL BANK (INDEPENDENCE INDIVIDUAL SILVER COIN) ORDER

S.I. 52/1975

[Commencement 30th June, 1975]

1. This Order may be cited as the Central Bank (Independence Individual Silver Coin) Order.

Citation.

2. Independence Individual Silver Coins having the several characteristics set forth in the Schedule to this Order (being characteristics provided for by section 13 of the Central Bank of The Bahamas Act) are hereby prescribed.

Independence Individual Silver Coins.

SCHEDULE (Paragraph 2)

DENOMINATION	GROSS WEIGHT IN GRAMMES	METALLIC COMPOSITION	TOLERANCE AND VARIATION	FORMS, DESIGNS AND DEVICES
10 Dollars: Numismatic coins Regular issue coins	48. 60 41.99	925 silver, 75 copper, 75 per cent copper, 25 per cent nickel	Weight per piece not exceeding 0.972 grammes less than specification. Millesimal fineness 2. Diameter 0.03938 mm	A round coin measuring 50mm in diameter, 3.12mm in thickness bearing on the obverse the Coat-of-Arms of The Bahamas together with the words "Commonwealth of The Bahamas," which forms a crown around the Coat-of-Arms. Below the Coat-of-Arms is the date. On the reverse is the effigy of the Governor-General surrounded by the words "First Anniversary of Independence - 10th July, 1973" and the words "Ten Dollars." Below the effigy of the Governor-General are the words "Sir Milo B. Butler Sr. Governor-General".
10 Dollars: Numismatic coins Regular issue coins	48. 60 41.99	925 silver, 75 copper, 25 per cent nickel	Weight per piece not exceeding 0.972 grammes less than specification. Millesimal fineness 2. Diameter 0.03938 mm	A round coin measuring 50mm in diameter, 3.12mm in thickness bearing on the obverse the Coat-of-Arms of The Bahamas together with the words "Commonwealth of The Bahamas," which forms a crown around the Coat-of-Arms. Below the Coat-of-Arms is the date. On the reverse is the national flower of The Bahamas, the yellow elder, surrounded by the words "Anniversary of Independence - 10 July 1973" and the words "Ten Dollars".

CENTRAL BANK (TWENTY-FIVE HUNDRED DOLLAR GOLD COIN) ORDER

S.I. 75/1975

[Commencement 18th September, 1975]

1. This Order may be cited as the Central Bank (Twenty-five Hundred Dollar Gold Coin) Order.

Citation.

2. A Twenty-five Hundred Dollar Gold Coin having the several characteristics set forth in the Schedule to this Order (being characteristics provided for by Section 13 of the Central Bank of The Bahamas Act) is hereby prescribed.

Twenty-five Hundred Dollar Gold Coins.

SCHEDULE (Paragraph 2)

DENOMINATION	GROSS WEIGHT IN GRAMMES	METALLIC COMPOSITION	TOLERANCE AND VARIATION	FORMS, DESIGNS AND DEVICES
Twenty-Five Hundred Dollars	407.26	Eleven-twelfths fine gold, one-twelfth alloy or millesimal fineness 916.66-1000.	Weight per piece not exceeding 0.972 grammes less than specification. Millesimal fineness 1 per cent. Diameter 0.050mm.	A round coin measuring 72mm in diameter with a milled edge bearing on the obverse the Coat-of-Arms of The Bahamas surrounded by the words "The Commonwealth of The Bahamas"; on the reverse a pair of flamingoes one on either side of the setting sun and surrounded by the words "Twenty-Five Hundred Dollars" and the year 1974.

CENTRAL BANK (FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE COINS) ORDER

S.I. 1/1979

[Commencement 11th January, 1979]

1. This Order may be cited as the Central Bank (Fifth Anniversary of Independence Coins) Order.

Citation.

2. The Fifth Anniversary of Independence Coins having the several characteristics set forth in the Schedule to this Order (being characteristics provided for by section 13 of the Central Bank of The Bahamas Act) are hereby prescribed.

Fifth Anniversary of Independence Coins.

SCHEDULE

DENOMINATION	GROSS WEIGHT IN GRAMMES	METALLIC COMPOSITION	TOLERANCE AND VARIATION	FORMS, DESIGNS AND DEVICES
1(a). One Hundred Dollars	13. 608	Eleventh-twelfths fine gold, one-twelfth alloy or millesimal fineness 916.7/1000.	Weight per piece plus or minus .136 grammes per specification. Millesimal fineness plus or minus .001.	A round coin measuring 27mm in diameter with a milled edge bearing on the obverse Sir Milo B. Butler, Governor-General of The Bahamas surrounded by the words "Fifth Anniversary of Independence - 10th July 1973" and the denomination; on the reverse Commonwealth of The Bahamas Coat-of-Arms and the date.
1(b). One Hundred Dollars	13. 608	Eleventh-twelfths fine gold, one-twelfth alloy or millesimal fineness 916.7/1000.	Weight per piece plus or minus .136 grammes per specification. Millesimal fineness plus or minus .001.	A round coin measuring 27mm in diameter with a milled edge bearing on the obverse His Royal Highness Prince Charles, surrounded by the words "Fifth Anniversary of Independence - 10th July, 1973" and the denomination; on the reverse Commonwealth of The Bahamas Coat-of-Arms and the date.
2(a). Ten Dollars	45. 36	One-half fine silver, one half alloy or millesimal fineness 500/1000.	Weight per piece plus or minus .2268 grammes per specification millesimal fineness plus or minus .005.	A round coin measuring 50mm in diameter with a milled edge bearing on the obverse Sir Milo B. Butler, Governor-General of The Bahamas, surrounded by the words "Fifth Anniversary of Independence - 10th July, 1973" and the denomination; on the reverse Commonwealth of The Bahamas Coat-of-Arms and the date.
2(b). Ten Dollars	45. 36	One-half fine silver, one half alloy or millesimal fineness 500/1000.	Weight per piece plus or minus .2268 grammes per specification millesimal fineness plus or minus .005.	A round coin measuring 50mm in diameter with a milled edge bearing on the obverse His Royal Highness Prince Charles, surrounded by the words "Fifth Anniversary of Independence - 10th July 1973" and the denomination; on the reverse Commonwealth of The Bahamas Coat-of-Arms and the date.

CENTRAL BANK (250th ANNIVERSARY OF PARLIAMENT COINS) ORDER

S.I. 76/1979

[Commencement 22nd November, 1979]

1. This Order may be cited as the Central Bank (250th Anniversary of Parliament Coins) Order.

Citation.

2. The 250th Anniversary of Parliament Coins having the several characteristics set forth in the Schedule to this Order (being characteristics provided for by Section 13 of the Central Bank of The Bahamas Act) is hereby prescribed.

Coins.

SCHEDULE

DENOMINATION	GROSS WEIGHT IN GRAMMES	METALLIC COMPOSITION	TOLERANCE AND VARIATION	FORMS, DESIGNS AND DEVICES
Two Hundred & Fifty Dollars	10.80	.900 gold, .060 Silver, .040 Copper.	Weight per piece plus or minus .22 grammes per specification. Thickness 1.62 plus or minus .2mm.	A round coin measuring 26.16mm in diameter plus or minus .05mm with a reeded edge bearing on the obverse Princess Anne with the words "Princess Anne Royal Commemorative Visit" and the denomination; on the reverse Commonwealth of The Bahamas Coat-Of-Arms and the date.
Twenty-Five Dollars	38.20	.925/1000 Sterling Silver	Weight per piece plus or minus .82 grammes per specification. Thickness 3.30 plus or minus .2mm.	A round coin measuring 42mm in diameter plus or minus .08mm with a reeded edge bearing on the obverse The Mace, with the date 1729 to 1979 and the denomination; on the reverse Commonwealth of The Bahamas Coat-of-Arms and the date.

CENTRAL BANK (10th ANNIVERSARY OF THE CARIBBEAN DEVELOPMENT BANK COINS) ORDER

S.I. 31/1980

[Commencement 15th May, 1980]

1. This Order may be cited as the Central Bank (10th Anniversary of The Caribbean Development Bank Coins) Order.

Citation.

2. The 10th Anniversary of the Caribbean Development Bank coins having the several characteristics set forth in the Schedule of this Order (being characteristics provided for by Section 13 of the Central Bank of The Bahamas Act) are hereby prescribed.

Coins.

SCHEDULE (Paragraph 2)

DENOMINATION	GROSS WEIGHT IN GRAMMES	METALLIC COMPOSITION	TOLERANCE AND VARIATION	FORMS, DESIGNS AND DEVICES
Ten Dollars	30.09	.502 Silver (Minimum) .498 Copper	Weight per piece plus or minus .92 grammes per specification. Thickness 3.38mm plus or minus .2mm.	A round coin measuring 38.61mm in diameter plus or minus .08mm with a reeded edge bearing on the obverse The Flag of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas superimposed on a globe depicting the Caribbean area with the words "1970 to 1980 Tenth Anniversary-Caribbean Development Bank" and the denomination; on the reverse Commonwealth of The Bahamas Coat-of-Arms and the date.

CENTRAL BANK (1981 FIFTY DOLLAR GOLD COINS) ORDER

S.I. 13/1981.

[Commencement 4th March, 1981]

1. This Order may be cited as the Central Bank (1981 Fifty Dollar Gold Coins) Order.

Citation.

2. The 1981 Fifty Dollar Gold Coins having the several characteristics set forth in the Schedule of this Order (being characteristics provided for by Section 13 of the Central Bank of The Bahamas Act) are hereby prescribed.

Coins.

SCHEDULE

DENOMINATION	GROSS WEIGHT IN GRAMMES	METALLIC COMPOSITION	TOLERANCE AND VARIATION	FORMS, DESIGNS AND DEVICES
Fifty Dollars	2.68	.500 fine gold	Weight per piece plus or minus .08 grammes per specification.	A round coin measuring 17.15mm in diameter plus or minus .08mm with a reeded edge bearing on the obverse The Golden Flamingo of The Bahamas; on the reverse Commonwealth of The Bahamas Coat-of-Arms and the date.

CENTRAL BANK (9-COIN SILVER PROOF SETS) ORDER

S.I. 14/1981