{"product_id":"1974-commonwealth-bahamas-9-coin-proof-set-franklin-mint","title":"1974 Commonwealth of the Bahamas 9-Coin Proof Set – Franklin Mint","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 1974 Commonwealth of the Bahamas Proof Set contains nine coins, minted by The Franklin Mint under authorization of the Bahamas Monetary Authority. Following the Bahamas' independence in 1973, all nine coins in this set were redesigned to reflect the achievement of independence, featuring iconic national motifs: flamingos, a conch shell, a blue marlin, a sailing sloop, a pineapple, a starfish, and the national coat of arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe four highest denominations are struck in genuine silver the $5 and $2 coins in sterling silver, and the $1 and 50-cent coins in 800 silver while the remaining five coins are cupro-nickel and special brass. Each set comes presented in its original Franklin Mint case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e1974 Bahamas proof set Specifications:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMint: The Franklin Mint (authorized by the Bahamas Monetary Authority)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoins in Set: 9 (Five Dollars, Two Dollars, One Dollar, Fifty Cents, 25c, 15c, 10c, 5c, 1c)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSilver Coins: $5 \u0026amp; $2 in Sterling Silver; $1 \u0026amp; 50c in 800 Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheme: Post-independence redesign (1973 Bahamian independence)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresentation: Original Franklin Mint case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy were the coin designs changed in this 1974 Bahamas set?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bahamas gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1973. This 1974 proof set was struck with all-new designs including flamingos, a conch shell, and the national coat of arms to mark the country's new status as an independent Commonwealth nation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs there any silver in a 1974 proof set?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in this set, the $5 and $2 coins are struck in sterling silver, and the $1 and 50-cent coins are struck in 800 silver. The remaining five lower-denomination coins are cupro-nickel and special brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover more historic proof sets and world coins in our\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/koalaehub.com\/collections\/collectibles\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e World \u0026amp; Vintage Coins, Gold Proof Sets \u0026amp; Commemorative Medals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koalaehub","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54190019805548,"sku":null,"price":429.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/5907\/9788\/files\/1974Bahamasproofset-1.webp?v=1786580807","url":"https:\/\/koalaehub.com\/products\/1974-commonwealth-bahamas-9-coin-proof-set-franklin-mint","provider":"Koalaehub","version":"1.0","type":"link"}