Bahamas 5 dollars 500 Years of America series Panama Canal silver coin 1992

The 1992 Bahamas 5 Dollars silver proof coin is part of the special “500 Years of the Americas” series, struck to mark the quincentenary of Columbus’s first voyage. Certified by PCGS in Proof Deep Cameo, it unites historical tribute with exceptional minting artistry. The obverse presents a right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the royal crown and pearl necklace, encircled by the legend “COMMONWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS,” with the year “1992” below, framed by a beaded rim. The reverse depicts Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, whose efforts were instrumental in the construction of the Panama Canal. His bust appears in profile with his name inscribed beneath. To the left, the canal itself is rendered with ships passing through locks, mountains and tropical landscape rising in the background, and the legend “Panama Canal.” The inscriptions “500TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAS,” “1914,” and the denomination “5 DOLLARS” complete the design. Roosevelt’s role in finishing the canal opened new global trade routes, securing his place in history. Struck in proof silver with mirrored fields and frosted relief, this coin combines flawless beauty with historical depth, making it a rare collectible for numismatists worldwide.

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