BAHAMAS. Bahamas Government. 5 Pounds, 1936 (ND 1953). P-16a. PMG Very Fine 25.The challenging first signature variety of this popular and important type from the Bahamas. Signature of H.R. Latreille at center and Basil Burnside at right. Even circulation but entirely problem-free and an exciting offering to the specialists of the Bahamas of key QE II notes. While later varieties of this type are sometimes seen, this first variety, first issued into circulation shortly after the queens coronation in 1953, is much more challenging. Not only did it represent considerable buying power at the time of issue, it was also printed in limited quantities in a time when the tourism industry in the Bahamas was in its infancy. An important offering as such.From the Jerry and Diane Fishman Collection.
