1 dollars 1996 — Bahamas ( Pick: 57a )

Region: North America

Front side

Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 1 dollar issued in the Bahamas in 1996. It is cataloged under Pick number 57a. This note features a deep green color on a multicolor underprint and has the dimensions of 156 x 67 mm. The front side design is classified as variant a and indicates it is an issued note.

The note is signed by James H. Smith and printed by BABN. The combination of its color and design contributes to its unique visual appeal.

The amount produced is not specified. The Bahamas introduced the dollar in 1966, replacing the Bahamian pound at a rate of 1 dollar to 1.2 pounds.

Specifications

Signed by: James H. Smith
Date of issue: 1996
Printing office: BABN
Paper: Paper
Colour: Deep green on multicolor underprint
Dimensions: 156 x 67 mm
Amount produced: Not specified
Pick catalog: 57a

About this banknote

The Central Bank of The Bahamas issued the 1 Dollar banknote in 1996, signed by Governor James H. Smith. This note, cataloged as Pick 57a, was printed by the British American Bank Note Company (BABN) of Canada.

The front features a mature bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Burmese Ruby Tiara at the center right, with a map of the Bahamian islands at the center and fish and coral illustrations on the left. The reverse depicts the Royal Bahamas Police Band in the center, the national coat of arms on the right, and a shell pattern at the bottom left. The watermark is a Caravel sailing ship.