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Any coin shops in Nassau, Bahamas?

KISHU1KISHU1 Posts: 2,118 ✭✭✭
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  • SonorandesertratSonorandesertrat Posts: 5,695 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Coin of the Realm, but don't expect much. They carry mostly touristy stuff---watches, jewelry (including coins set in bezels). Modern Bahamian coins don't attract much attention.
    Better to spend time at Atlantis or on the water. Be careful at night---don't go out alone in some parts of Nassau.
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  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    None when I was there.... of course, the last time I was there was 1962....image Cheers, RickO
  • Nassau is the Detroit of the Carribbean. We go on cruises about 1 a year and the last several we have gone on that have stopped in Nassau we have either stayed on the ship or taken an excursion to Atlantis for some beach time or gambling. Walking through town is a waste of time.
  • DrBusterDrBuster Posts: 5,379 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Was there last week. Don't waste your time looking. If you're so inclined hunt for Cuban cigars, the rest is kitch.
  • CocoinutCocoinut Posts: 2,512 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>We go on cruises about 1 a year and the last several we have gone on that have stopped in Nassau we have either stayed on the ship or taken an excursion to Atlantis for some beach time or gambling. Walking through town is a waste of time. >>



    +1

    Jim
    Countdown to completion of my Mercury Set: 1 coin. My growing Lincoln Set: Finally completed!
  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i> Walking through town is a waste of time. >>



    Too bad... it used to be nice.... of course that was 53 years ago.... things change. Cheers, RickO
  • BStrauss3BStrauss3 Posts: 3,414 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Anyone going to visit should carefully read the consular warnings... Nassau is on New Providence island...

    http://nassau.usembassy.gov/messages-for-us-citizens.html



    << <i>Security Message: Recent Violent Criminal Incidents in Popular Areas of Nassau
    March 25, 2015
    The U.S. Embassy in Nassau advises U.S. citizens residing in and traveling to The Bahamas to be aware of their surroundings and remain on heightened alert to avoid being a victim of crime. As reported in the State Department’s Country Specific Information for The Bahamas, armed robbery remains a major criminal threat facing U.S. citizens in The Bahamas, with the crime threat on New Providence listed as “critical.”
    This past weekend, two violent incidents occurred in areas heavily frequented by U.S. citizen visitors and residents. On Sunday night, March 22, a man was stabbed and killed on the main sidewalk of Arawak Cay, in an area known as the “Fish Fry.” In the early morning hours of March 23, a man was at his business establishment at Compass Point when an unidentified man shot, critically wounded and robbed him before fleeing on foot.
    In light of these events, U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to The Bahamas should review their personal security plans. Remain aware of your surroundings, including local events; and monitor local news stations for updates. Maintain a high level of vigilance and take appropriate steps to enhance your personal security.
    If you are the victim of a crime abroad (including the loss or theft of a U.S. passport), you should immediately contact the local police (dial “919”). Contact with the Embassy should be made as soon as possible thereafter.
    If you encounter a violent or threatening situation, try to remain calm and immediately get yourself out of harm’s way. If confronted by armed criminals, remember your vehicle or valuables are not worth your or anyone else’s life. We strongly recommend that U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in The Bahamas enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). STEP enrollment gives you the latest security updates, and makes it easier for the U.S. embassy or nearest U.S. consulate to contact you in an emergency. If you don’t have Internet access, enroll directly with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. >>

    -----Burton
    ANA 50 year/Life Member (now "Emeritus")
  • Wabbit2313Wabbit2313 Posts: 7,268 ✭✭✭✭✭

    The place is now a total slumland. I was there 10 years ago and while it was still a Sh**hole, it was not anything like it was when I was there this past April. I am surprised the cruise ships keep stopping here.
  • BaleyBaley Posts: 22,660 ✭✭✭✭✭
    So, go to Nassau, put on your mustard stained tropical print shirt, hang a loupe from your neck lanyard, stuff your fists and pockets with cash, stop at a couple of bars and get loaded, then wander around alone, waving the cash and hollering, "Any one know WHICH WAY TO THE COIN SHOPS?!?"

    enjoy your vacation image

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  • DrBusterDrBuster Posts: 5,379 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Ok, edited but not retracted.

    Cash only or enjoy the dispute process.
    Skip the fish fry or bimini rd
    Skip the port
    Skip the straw market
    cash only or resort / boat charges only
    Expect douchebaggery
  • roadrunnerroadrunner Posts: 28,303 ✭✭✭✭✭
    What a shame. Was there in 1986 and it was quite pleasant.
    Barbarous Relic No More, LSCC -GoldSeek--shadow stats--SafeHaven--321gold
  • RaufusRaufus Posts: 6,813 ✭✭✭✭✭
    We've been to Atlanits several times and really loved it. Same w "One and Only Ocean Club". Has Atlantis changed? We were last there in 2012. It was fantastic.
    Land of the Free because of the Brave!
  • Wabbit2313Wabbit2313 Posts: 7,268 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>We've been to Atlanits several times and really loved it. Same w "One and Only Ocean Club". Has Atlantis changed? We were last there in 2012. It was fantastic. >>



    Your out on Paradise Island. Go across that bridge and you are instantly in a bad third world country. It is really different in a short period of time. (As the warning above shows)

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