Bahamas 1985 25 Cents • KM#59 • Sailboat Coin • Low Mintage 2M • Elizabeth II

Issued during the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, this 1985 25 Cents coin from the Bahamas (KM#59) features the iconic Bahamian sloop on the reverse and the national coat of arms on the obverse. It was struck at the Royal Mint in Llantrisant, United Kingdom, with a confirmed mintage of 2,000,000 circulation strikes (per Numista, accessed 2025-11-11). This is not a proof coin — it lacks the “FM” mintmark and proof finish exclusive to the Franklin Mint edition.

• KM#: KM#59
• Country/Period: Bahamas — Commonwealth of The Bahamas
• Ruler: Elizabeth II
• Denomination: 25 Cents
• Year/Date: 1985
• Mint: Llantrisant, United Kingdom
• Composition: Copper-Nickel
• Weight: 5.75 g
• Diameter: 23.62 mm
• Thickness: —
• Edge: Reeded
• Shape: Round
• Alignment: Coin (180°)
• Mintage/Print run: 2,000,000 (per Numista)

Condition: Light wear consistent with circulation, with some small marks visible on both sides. No signs of polishing or harsh cleaning.

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Own a piece of Bahamian history — low mintage of 2M and classic sloop design!

Why Buy:

• Official coin of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas

• Iconic Bahamian sloop design featured on reverse

• Minted in the UK with a confirmed mintage of 2,000,000 (Numista)

• From the reign of Queen Elizabeth II

• Excellent addition to Caribbean and British Commonwealth collections

• Satisfies type-set and world coin themes

Sources:

Sources:
• Numista (entry: Bahamas 25 Cents KM#59, 1985) — accessed 2025-11-11
• Krause Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2000s Edition — cross-referenced for specs
• Mintage table shown in user-submitted image — confirms Llantrisant mint 2M