The 50 Cents Bahamian banknote issued in 2019 is part of the CRISP Evolution series, marking a shift to a polymer substrate for enhanced durability and security. It features a bold vertical design and vibrant violet tones. On the obverse is Queen Elizabeth II, highlighting the Bahamas’ continued connection to the Commonwealth. The reverse depicts a Bahamas Parliament building in Nassau, reflecting the country’s political history and democratic foundation. This is the lowest denomination in the series, yet stands out for its high design quality and collectibility.
Obverse
Grey print; multicolour underprint. Black and red ascending serial numbers.
Front-facing bust of Queen Elizabeth II, wearing the Burmese Ruby Tiara at centre right. Outline map of the Bahamas Islands and Bahama strongback flower (Bourreria succulenta) at centre.
Lizard shaped, colour-changing, metallic foil at centre. See through feature at lower left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
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 FIFTY CENTS
SERIES 2019
GOVERNOR
Fifty Cents
$ 1/2
Reverse
Orange and grey print; multicolour underprint.
Front-facing, seated figure of Sister Sarah in Nassau Market, surrounded by people and produce. Coat of arms of the Bahamas at lower left.
Windowed security thread with country name and bank logo. See through feature at upper right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Central Bank
of the Bahamas
Fifty Cents
$ 1/2
Watermark
Queen Elizabeth II and electrotype “$½”
© Caleb Joseph Porter
Signature
John A. Rolle (JAR), Governor of Central Bank of The Bahamas
Printer
Oberthur Fiduciaire (Francois-Charles Oberthur Fiduciaire; FCO; Oberthur Technologies), France (1984-date)
Comments
UV activity:
© gyoschak
Under backlight the security strip can be read:
On the reverse there is a gold iridescent ink strip with a brick pattern and “$½ CBB” repeated on it.
© Brandon Bertolli
Features
| Issuer | The Bahamas |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of The Bahamas |
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 BSD = GBP 0.37 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 156 × 67 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
