The 1975 Bahama Independence Proof $10 Commemorative Coin - Part One of Two

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”Blackbirds tend to like shiny objects”

The Bahamas, images of warm sandy beaches, the roar of Atlantic surf, the cool shade of lush palm trees next to an sprawling exotic resort complex where the rich guys hang around to throw wads of cash around just to see how many bikini clad girls bend over to pick it up, and somehow that’s my mental image, I won’t quote what movie gave me that impression.

W Wiki Map of The Bahamas by OCHA License under CCO 3.0

Sailing back to the Caribbean Islands we have another pretty coin I’ve borrowed from Punky's Dad as well as a little preview to #piratesunday’s Part two.

The Bahamas is an Independent Commonwealth encompassing an archipelago of over 700 islands and has quite a high standard of living following Canada and the USA powered by it’s numerous Vacation Resorts and large Banking Industry.

But 'Admiral' Christopher Columbus, yes I said Admiral, never saw any fancy Resort as he was the first European to land in this new world and originally naming it San Salvador on October 12 of 1492. His goal was still to find that short cut to the Far East and to claim for Spain any wealth and lands he discovers along the way.

W The Landing of Columbus by John Vanderlyn License under Public Domain

This painting makes for an impressive sight. Columbus the first European to discover the Caribbean ,more than that of the Americas, depicting the Captains of the Nina, Pinta, and members of the crews witnessing Columbus claiming this Island in the name of Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain and to continue to look for that Route as well as the riches.

But we're here for the silver aren't we?!

I believe this big behemoth of a coin is meant more as a tourist souvenir that was beautifully struck by the Franklin Mint for the Government of The Bahamas.

1 Reverse: The Bahamian National Flower, the Yellow Elder Flower. Weight 1.4601 oz or 49.1 g of 0.925 Silver50mm diameter KM#76a and a Mintage of 63,000

These are not my color yet I can admit that I am somewhat fond of flowers.

Yellow Elder Flower by SherryBerryVA License CCO 2.0

1 Obverse side: Commonwealth of The Bahamas and the Coat of Arms 1975 Numista 1975 Bahamas 10 Dollar

And for those that are also attracted to colorful Paper currency!

11968 Bahamas One Dollar note. Pick Catalog P-27a

1SEA GARDEN The Protected Reefs of the Bahamian archipelago of what the Bahamas are naturally famous for.Made by the Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited

I hope you enjoyed this coin feature, thank you for stopping by for a look.

Part two is on this #piratesunday ‘s feature, Arrrh!

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So has anyone been to the Bahamas? Please tell me what it’s like there.”

1. My own pictures shot with a Samsung SM-A530W R. Clip art from 123RF W. Wiki CommonsThe Bahamas Wiki

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“Et lux in tenebris to serve laboro, sum sicarius” “I work in the shadows to serve the Light, I am an Assassin”