50 cents 1984 — Bahamas ( Pick: 42 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 cents issued in the Bahamas in 1984. It is cataloged under Pick number 42. The design on the front includes the 1974 Central Bank Act and features a gray depiction on a multicolor underprint. It displays baskets on the left, a map at the center left, and a mature portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at the center right. The signature of William Clifford Allen appears on this side.
On the back, the design showcases Sister Sarah in the Nassau market, with the national arms positioned at the right. This note includes a watermark of a sailing ship. The printer for this issue was TDLR.
This banknote is deep green on a multicolor underprint. UV detail features a half-inch box that fluoresces orange. Replacement notes are identified with the serial prefix Z for notes numbered 42-49.
On the back, the design showcases Sister Sarah in the Nassau market, with the national arms positioned at the right. This note includes a watermark of a sailing ship. The printer for this issue was TDLR.
This banknote is deep green on a multicolor underprint. UV detail features a half-inch box that fluoresces orange. Replacement notes are identified with the serial prefix Z for notes numbered 42-49.
Specifications
- Signed by
- William Clifford Allen
- Date of issue
- 1984
- Printing office
- TDLR
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Deep green on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 156 x 67 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 42
About this banknote
The Central Bank of The Bahamas issued the 50-cent banknote (Pick 42) in 1984, following the enactment of the Central Bank of The Bahamas Act in 1974. This legislation established the Central Bank as the sole authority responsible for issuing the nation's currency.
The front of the note features a mature portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at the center right, with baskets at the left and a map of the Bahamas at the center left. The reverse depicts Sister Sarah seated in Nassau Market, surrounded by fruits and fish, with the country's coat of arms at the right. The note measures 156 x 67 mm and was printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co.
