Bahamas 5 Dollars 2007

The $5 Bahamian banknote issued in 2007 belongs to the CRISP series, which introduced enhanced anti-counterfeit features while maintaining traditional design elements. The obverse features a portrait of Sir Cecil Wallace-Whitfield, a prominent Bahamian political figure known for his contributions to national development. The reverse showcases the Hope Town Lighthouse on Elbow Cay in the Abaco Islands—an iconic symbol of Bahamian heritage and maritime history. This note, printed in vibrant shades of red and pink, represents a transitional period in the Bahamas’ currency modernization while preserving strong cultural symbolism.

Obverse

Red and grey print; multicolour underprint; red and black ascending serial numbers.

Bust of Sir Cecil Wallace-Withfiled at right, facing front-left. Outline of the Bahamas Island at centre. Statue of Christopher Columbus in Nassau, Bahamas and sailing ship at lower centre.

Colour shifting, windowed security thread with country name at centre. Gold metallic foil in the shape of a galleon at upper left-centre. Metallic feature with circle design at upper left. See-through feature at left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
The Central Bank
of The Bahamas
THESE NOTES ARE LEGAL TENDER UNDER
THE CENTRAL BANK OF THE BAHAMAS ACT
2000 FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY AMOUNT
Five
Dollars
SERIES 2013
GOVERNOR
SIR CECIL WALLACE-WITHFIELD
$5

Reverse

Multicolour print; multicolour underprint.

Junkanoo dancers at left. Coat of arms of the Bahamas at bottom centre.

See-trough feature at right. Fluorescent feature at centre.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
The Central Bank
of The Bahamas
Five Dollars
JUNKANOO
$5
FORWARD UPWARD ONWARD TOGETHER
DE LA RUE

Watermark

Sir Cecil Wallace-Whitfield and numeral 5

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Signature

Wendy Craigg (WC), Governor of Central Bank of The Bahamas

Printer

De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)

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