Bahamas
Bahamas Banknotes
Our Banknote catalog of Bahamas.
The dollar (sign: $; code: BSD) has been the currency of The Bahamas since 1966. It is normally abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or alternatively B$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies. It is divided into 100 cents.
The dollar replaced the pound at a rate of 1 dollar = 7 shillings in 1966. This rate allowed the establishment of parity with the U.S. dollar, due to the sterling/dollar rate then being fixed at £1 = $2.80. To aid in decimalization, three-dollar bills and fifteen-cent coins were created, as three dollars was roughly equivalent to one pound, and fifteen cents to a shilling, at the time of transition.
Source: Wikipedia
1984 - Bahamas P42a 1/2 Dollars banknote
This Bahamas 1/2 Dollar banknote is associated with 1984 and catalogued as Pick P42a. The note featu..
1984 - Bahamas P44a 3 Dollars banknote
This individual Bahamas 3 Dollars banknote is associated with 1984 and identified in the Pick catalo..
1984 - Bahamas P45b 5 Dollars banknote
This Bahamas 5 Dollars banknote is associated with 1984 and is catalogued as Pick P45b. The note fea..
1984 - Bahamas P47b 20 Dollars banknote
Bahamas 20 Dollars banknote associated with 1984, catalogued as Pick P47b. This note is listed under..
1992 - Bahamas P50a 1 Dollar banknote
This Bahamas 1-dollar banknote is associated with 1992 and is catalogued as Pick P50a. The catalogue..
1996 - Bahamas P57a 1 Dollar banknote
Bahamas 1 Dollar banknote associated with 1996, catalogued as PIC 57a and corresponding to the Kraus..
2001 - Bahamas P68a 50 Cents banknot
This individual banknote is a 50 Cents denomination from the Bahamas, associated with 2001 and catal..
2008 - Bahamas P71 1 Dollar banknote
This Bahamas 1 Dollar banknote is associated with 2008 and catalogued as Pick P71. It features a mul..
Frequently asked questions
What periods and denominations are represented in this Bahamas banknote category?
This shop’s Bahamas catalog spans dated notes from 1984 through 2008. Represented denominations include 50 cents or 1/2 dollar, 1 dollar, 3 dollars, 5 dollars, 20 dollars and 50 dollars. The selection therefore covers both fractional-dollar notes and higher denominations. It reflects the records listed by this shop rather than every denomination, date or issue produced for The Bahamas.
Which 1984 Bahamas banknotes are represented in the catalog?
The 1984 group includes the 1/2 dollar P42a, 3 dollars P44a, 5 dollars P45b and 20 dollars P47b. These Pick references help distinguish each cataloged type by denomination and variety. Collectors can use the date, face value and complete reference together when organizing or comparing these Bahamas notes. This group represents the shop’s catalog and is not a complete statement of all 1984 issues.
How can I identify the fractional-denomination Bahamas notes in this catalog?
Check both the printed denomination and the Pick reference. The catalog identifies the 1984 fractional note as 1/2 dollar, P42a, while the 2001 note is listed as 50 cents, P68a. The differing date, denomination wording and reference make them straightforward to separate in a collection. Buyers should match all three details rather than relying only on the fact that both are fractional-dollar banknotes.
What do suffixes such as “a” and “b” mean in the listed Bahamas references?
The suffix is part of the complete Pick reference and identifies the listed catalog variety. Examples include P42a, P44a, P45b, P47b, P50a, P57a and P68a. When identifying a Bahamas note, retain the suffix rather than recording only the base number, because P45b is the specific reference shown for the 1984 5-dollar note. P71 is listed without a letter suffix.
Will the serial number on a purchased Bahamas banknote match the product image?
For the Uncirculated Bahamas banknotes covered by the product notes, the images are stated to be reference images, and the serial number will not correspond to the note ordered. A prospective buyer should therefore use the image to review the represented banknote type, while relying on the product title and model for the date, denomination and Pick reference. The pictured serial number should not be treated as an identifying purchase detail.
Which one-dollar Bahamas banknotes can be compared in this shop’s catalog?
The catalog represents one-dollar notes from several dates and references: the 1992 P50a, the 1996 P57a and the 2008 P71. This makes the one-dollar denomination a useful focus for collectors comparing Bahamas notes across different catalog references and dates. Identification should be based on the full combination of denomination, stated year and Pick number, rather than on the one-dollar face value alone.