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Commems Collection Currency: Bahamas 50 Cents Notes

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The Central Bank of the Bahamas was created in 1974 via the Central Bank of the Bahamas Act. Its objectives are to manage, maintain and supervise the monetary system of The Bahamas (e.g., currency, credit, payment systems, etc.).

The primary design element of the bank's adopted logo is the Sand Dollar - a flat sea urchin that burrows into sandy areas below the water. "Sand Dollar" is also the name of the Bahamas digital currency which the Central Bank is developing with the intent of it replacing the majority of local cash transactions.

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The Central Bank's Sand Dollar logo has been incorporated into the nation's currency, including on the 50 Cents notes it has issued.

On the Series 1984 notes, it can be found on the Front in an upper left position near the image of the basketworks, and on the Back in the upper right adjacent to the Bahamas Coat-of-Arms.

Central Bank of the Bahamas Logo - Series 1984 - Front


On the Series 2001 notes, it can be found in the same Front and Back positions as on the Series 1984 notes.

Central Bank of the Bahamas Logo - Series 2001 - Front


On the Series 2019 notes, the logo was moved to the lower left on the Front of the redesigned note. On the Back, it is found in an upper right position. The logo's appearnace was updated to include diagonal lines as an aid to preventing counterfeiting.

Central Bank of the Bahamas Logo - Series 2019 - Front




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I enjoyed assembling this set of Half Dollar notes from The Bahamas, and look forward to possibly adding a new note in the future (A new $1 note was issued recently, so maybe...). I like the unusual denomination of the notes, I like the fact the series is a short one that features attractive notes, I like that there are no "budget busters" in the series and I like its links to my existing collection of Bahamas One Dollar notes.

On a "fiscal" note, the Bahamas currency is officially pegged to that of the United States on a one-to-one basis - $1 Bahamian = $1 US - at least on the islands! (You're likely to experience a lower exchange rate if you convert stateside, however.) US notes are widely accepted by merchants in the Bahamas, though the issues of the Central Bank are the nation's official currency.

If you're looking for an attractive but inexpensive World currency project, the Bahamas Fifty Cents notes might just fit the bill! (Bad pun intentional! )


If you enjoyed this e-exhibit of the "Fifty Cents" notes of The Bahamas, you might also enjoy my e-exhibit on Bahamas $1.00 notes.



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@jbuck: You're very welcome. I enjoyed the exercise!

Hopefully, over time, a good number of folks will have the opportunity to view it.





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