Collection

Bahamas 2019 — Central Bank 1/2 Dollar (Pick Unlisted, later Pick 76Aa)

Issued half-dollar from the Central Bank of the Bahamas, first recorded by PMG as Pick Unlisted prior to its formal inclusion in the Pick catalogue. Printed by Oberthur Fiduciaire, this note carries the watermark of Queen Elizabeth II alongside the denomination '1/2', consistent with the broader CRISP Evolution Series launched in 2019. The Bahamas introduced the CRISP (Counterfeit Resistant Integrated Security Product) series in the mid-2000s as part of an ongoing modernization of its currency. ... Read more →

Bahamas 2019 — Central Bank 1/2 Dollar (Pick 76Aa)

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. ... Read more →