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1 Dollar 1968, Bahamas

in Krause book Number: 27a
Years of issue: 1968
Edition: 10 558 913
Serie: 1968 Monetary Authority Act
Specimen of: 1965
Material: Cotton fiber
Size (mm): 156 х 67



1 Dollar 1968






1 Dollar 1968


HM The Queen Elizabeth II.




Necklace present from Nizam of Hyderabad and Berar



Pair of pearl drop earrings, circa 1947

Pair of pearl drop earrings, made circa 1947.



Lower, centered, are the royal palm leaves.

Denominations in numerals are in all corners. In words centered.


1 Dollar 1968

The Coat of Arms of the Bahamas

The Coat of Arms of the Bahamas on the right.


The escutcheon (shield) is supported by a marlin and flamingo. The crest on top of the helm (helmet) is a conch shell, which represents the varied marine life of the island chain. Below the helm is the escutcheon itself, whose main charge is a ship, reputed to represent the Santa Maria of Christopher Columbus. It is sailing beneath a sun in the chief. The animals supporting the shield are the national animals, and the national motto is found at the bottom. The flamingo is located upon land, and the marlin upon sea, indicating the geography of the islands.

The vibrant tinctures of the coat of arms are also intended to point to a bright future for the islands. They are also reputed to have been maintained for their attractiveness to tourists.

The Coat of Arms was approved by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II on 7 December 1971 for use by the Bahamian People and the Commonwealth of The Bahamas. It was designed by Bahamian artist and clergyman, Rev. Dr. Hervis L. Bain, Jr., who is also a Member of the Order of the British Empire.

Tecoma stans





Corals and fish are in the middle.

Agelas citrina or Citron SpongeLower is Agelas citrina or Citron Sponge.

A thick encrusing and lobed sponge, bright orange in artificial light, and commonly up to 1 meter across. These sponges have a very irregular shape.

The French angelfish (Pomacanthus paru)Above it is the French angelfish (Pomacanthus paru).

The French angelfish, Pomacanthus paru, is a large angelfish of the family Pomacanthidae, found in the western Atlantic from New York and the Bahamas to Brazil, and also the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean, including the Antilles, Roatan, and the eastern Atlantic from around Ascension Island and St. Paul's Rocks, at depths of between 2 and 100 m. Length is up to 41 cm.



This species is oviparous and monogamous. Spawning pairs are strongly territorial and usually both partners defend vigorously their territory against neighboring pairs. During the day you will mostly see these fish out and about, but come night they seek shelter in their designated hiding spot where they return every night.

The flesh of the French angel has good taste and the fish is sold on fish markets. The species has been reared in captivity.

Sponges constitute 70% of the species' diet and since sponges are plentiful the fish is normally well fed. It covers sponge pieces in thick mucous to help digestion.

Denominations in numerals are in three corners, in words in top left corner.

