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In 1718 Britain captured the island and, after a tumultuous early history Bahamas . in 1966, the pound was replaced by the Bahamian dollar at a rate of B$1 to 7 shillings. This rate ensured that B$1 was equal in value to 1 USD . The original 1966 set of coins included 1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 15¢, 25¢, 50¢, $1 and $2. The original 10¢ was scallop shaped and the 15¢ remains square while the 50¢ and $1 were cast from silver. No silver coins were issued after this initial batch and although 15¢, 50¢, $1, $2, $5 coins are still produced by the central bank they are not commonly used. . Featured on the reverse of each coin are different animals, plants and aspects of Bahamian culture. The 1¢ has three starfish, the 5¢ a pineapple, on the 10¢ coin are two bonefish, on the 15¢ a hibiscus and on the 25¢ a sloop (a type of single mast sailing boat).
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