1965 The Bahamas ½ Dollar Note “The Currency Note Act 1965” QE II Legal Tender

Main Description

This listing is for a 1965 50 Cents banknote issued by the The Bahamas Government under the “Currency Note Act 1965”. (en.numista.com)
It features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and is printed on paper, measuring 156 × 67 mm. (en.numista.com)

Specifications:
• KM#/Pick#: — (Listed as Pick 17a for this issue) (worbes-verlag.de)
• Country/Period: The Bahamas — Government of the Bahamas, 1965 issue
• Ruler: Queen Elizabeth II (1952‑2022)
• Denomination: 50 Cents (½ Dollar)
• Year/Date: 1965
• Issuing entity: The Bahamas Government
• Currency: Dollar (1966‑date)
• Composition: Paper (en.numista.com)
• Size: 156 × 67 mm (laws.bahamas.gov.bs)
• Shape: Rectangular
• Mintage/Print run: Mintage not confirmed.

Condition:
[Insert your description of the note’s condition here: e.g., “Note is in Very Fine condition with minor edge wear and light handling folds.”]
Shipping: Ships protected in a plastic sleeve and padded mailer. 30‑day returns.
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Why Buy

• Represents the early paper‑currency era of The Bahamas under the Currency Note Act 1965.

• Features Queen Elizabeth II, making it part of the “QE II” numismatic series.

• Book size and specification verified (156×67 mm, paper).

• Good choice for collectors of Bahamian banknotes or Caribbean currency issues.

• An affordable entry into Bahamas notes — full value visible to the collector.

Sources & Citations

Sources:
• Numista entry: “50 Cents – The Bahamas (1965)” – accessed [online]. (en.numista.com)
• Numista size/materia­l listing: “Size 156 × 67 mm; Composition Paper.” (en.numista.com)
• Statute law: Currency (Notes and Coins) Order, 2013, details size/colour for series 1965 notes. (laws.bahamas.gov.bs)
• Auction and catalogue listings: Pick 17a designation of 1965 Bahamas 50 Cents banknote. (worbes-verlag.de)
“Mintage not confirmed in available references (Numista, catalogue listings).”