Celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the "First Landfall"

This stunning 1992 Bahamas One Dollar banknote is a must-have for history buffs and thematic collectors alike. Issued as a one-year commemorative to mark the Quincentennial (500 years) of Christopher Columbus’s 1492 arrival at San Salvador, it is widely considered one of the most artistic notes ever issued by the Central Bank of The Bahamas.

Masterpiece Design Features:

• Obverse (Front): Features a bold, front-facing portrait of Christopher Columbus set against a sunburst background and a compass rose. To the left, you'll find the commemorative Quincentennial logo with a Spanish Galleon and the text "First Landfall 1492."

• Reverse (Back): A beautiful tribute to Bahamian nature and history. It showcases American Flamingos, Bahaman Parrots, and the White Cay Iguana. To the right, Columbus’s legendary fleet—the Niña, Pinta, and Santa María—sails across an outline map of the islands.

• Special Details: Features a "Sand Dollar" see-through security design in the center.

Item Details:

• Issuer: Central Bank of The Bahamas

• Denomination: One Dollar ($1)

• Year of Issue: 1992 (Commemorative)

• Serial Number: E 963354

• Pick Number: P-50

• Condition: Choice Uncirculated (UNC) – Note: Vivid multi-color printing including shades of blue, violet, green, and orange. Crisp, original paper quality.

Collector's Fact: Unlike standard Bahamian $1 notes that usually feature Queen Elizabeth II or Sir Lynden Pindling, this specific issue is the only one to feature Columbus, making it a standout "Type Note" for Caribbean collections.