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THE BAHAMAS
Country in the Caribbean
The Bahamas is a coral-based archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean. Its 700-plus islands and cays range from uninhabited to packed with resorts. The northernmost, Grand Bahama, and Paradise Island, home to many large-scale hotels, are among the best known. Scuba diving and snorkeling sites include the massive Andros Barrier Reef, Thunderball Grotto (used in James Bond films) and the black-coral gardens off Bimini.
Capital city: Nassau
Official languages: English
Vernacular language: Creole
Area: 13,878 km2
Currency: Bahamian dollar (BSD), (USD widely accepted)
Time zone: UTC−5 (EST), (DST), UTC−4 (EDT)
Driving side: left
Calling code: +1 242
The dollar (sign: $; code: BSD) has been the currency of The Bahamas since 1966. It is normally abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or alternatively B$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies. It is divided into 100 cents. The Bahamian dollar is pegged to the US dollar on a one-to-one basis.
25 cents 2015
Metal: Nickel plated Steel, Weighing 5.1g, Diameter 24.26mm, Thickness 1.7mm
Obverse: the Coat-of-Arms of The Bahamas.
Reverse: is a depiction of a Native Sloop.
15 cents 2005
Metal: Copper-nickel, Weighing 6.22g, Measuring 21.59mm across the flats, Thickness 2.06 mm
Obverse: the Coat-of-Arms of The Bahamas.
Reverse: images of a Hibiscus flower.
10 cents 2010
Metal: Nickel plated Steel, Weighing 5.18g, Measuring 23.50mm, Thickness 1.80mm
Obverse: the Coat-of-Arms of The Bahamas.
Reverse: is a depiction of two bonefish swimming.
5 cets 2015
Metal: Nickel plated steel, Weighing 3.4g, Measuring 21.01mm, Thickness 1.52mm
Obverse: the Coat-of-Arms of The Bahamas.
Reverse: depiction of a pineapple.
1 cents 2015
Metal: Copper plated Steel, Weighing 1.7g, Measuring 17mm, Thickness 1.2mm
Obverse: the Coat-of-Arms of The Bahamas.
Reverse: depiction of three starfish.
The Half Dollar Banknote
Size: 156 mm x 67 mm
Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II.
Reverse: features a vignette of Sister Sarah in the Straw Market. Just below, coat-of-arms of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.
The One Dollar Banknote
Size: 156 mm x 67 mm
Obverse: Portrait of Sir Lynden O. Pindling.
Replica map of the islands of The Bahamas, and image of a Lignum Vitae flower in the center.
Reverse: features a likeness of a Drum Major, in full regalia, leading the Royal Bahamas Police Force’s marching band, with the trailing band members adjacent.
Coat-of-Arms of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.
The Three Dollar Banknote
Size: 156 mm x 67 mm
Obverse: a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
Image of a Passion flower in the center.
Reverse: Features images of sail boats at sea. Just below the images of sail boats is the Coat of Arms of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.
The Five Dollar Banknote
Size: 156 mm x 67 mm
Obverse: portrait of Sir Cecil Wallace-Whitfield. Map of the Islands of The Bahamas and image of a hibiscus flower in the center.
Reverse: features Bahamian Artist Delton Barrett’s likeness of a Junkanoo cowbeller in full costume, with accompanying junkanooers adjacent. Just below the cowbeller is the Coat of Arms of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas.
The Ten Dollar Banknote
Size: 156 mm x 67 mm
Obverse: portrait of Sir Stafford Lofthouse Sands. Replica map of the Islands of The Bahamas, and image of a Yellow Elder flower in the centre.
Reverse: Vignette depicting a rendering of Hope Town Lighthouse, Abaco along with two flamingoes and below by the Coat-of-Arms of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.
The Twenty Dollar Banknote
Size: 156 mm x 67 mm
Obverse: Portrait of Sir Milo B. Butler. Replica map of the islands of The Bahamas, and the image of a bougainvillea flower in the center.
Reverse: features a likeness of the tower at Festival Place overlooking the Nassau Harbor. Just below the tower is the coat-of-arms of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.
The Fifty Dollar Banknote
Size: 156 mm x 67 mm
Obverse: portrait of Sir Roland T. Symonette. Map of The Bahamas in the centre and image of a blooming 'Frangipani'
Treverse: picture depicting the Central Bank's building in Nassau. The picture is surrounded by various images, which include, on the left, a rainbow-arc and coat-of-arms of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.
The One Hundred Dollar Banknote
Size: 156 mm x 67 mm
Obverse: elliptical border design surrounding a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.Map of The Bahamas in the centre.
Reverse: carries a picture of a blue marlin jumping out of the water. The picture is surrounded by various images which include on the left coat-of-arms of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.
