Description and research notes
Issued half-dollar (Pick 76Aa) printed by Oberthur Fiduciaire as part of the CRISP Evolution Series, the definitive redesign of the Bahamian dollar family. The note features a watermark of Queen Elizabeth II and the denomination '1/2', integrating advanced anti-counterfeiting technology and color-enhanced imagery reflecting the island’s marine and cultural identity.
The 2019 CRISP Evolution release consolidated earlier printings that had circulated under provisional catalog numbers, such as the prior 'Pick Unlisted' entry now formalized as 76Aa. The Central Bank’s initiative emphasized secure yet visually distinctive design, blending traditional Caribbean color palettes with the technical expertise of European security printers.
This note illustrates the dynamic nature of numismatic documentation — how modern issues, even from small island economies, continue to evolve in both technology and catalog recognition. The 76Aa revision anchors the Bahamas’ place in the lineage of modern Commonwealth currency innovation, balancing heritage, aesthetics, and cutting-edge production methods.