2 Dollars (FIFA - XVI World Championship Football - France 1998)
Bahamas, The • 2 Dollars • Silver (.925) • 1997
- Denomination
- 2 Dollars
- Issuer
- Bahamas, The
- Struck
- 1997
- Composition
- Silver (.925)
- Currency
- Dollar
- Weight
- 23.33 g
- Diameter
- 38.61 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 208
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Where it came from
This 2 dollar coin was minted in 1997 by the Commonwealth of the Bahamas to commemorate the 1998 FIFA World Cup hosted by France. Issued as part of a wider numismatic program celebrating the international tournament, the coin features designs reflective of Bahamian heraldry on the obverse and thematic football motifs on the reverse, bridging the gap between Caribbean national identity and global sporting events.
The production of such commemorative coinage for international sporting events was a common practice for smaller nations during the late 20th century to generate collector interest and revenue. Designed to appeal to both numismatists and sports memorabilia enthusiasts, these pieces were struck in various finishes, including proof quality, and received standard recognition among thematic collectors of sports-related currency.
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