Belize 1974-FM cent

from the Swisspat Collection

Belize was formerly known as British Honduras. Great Britain expressed willingness to grant independence prior to 1981 but the English-speaking locals were nervous about occasional threats from Guatemala to invade and annex the territory. This specimen is one of a type struck for Belize only in 1974.

Recorded mintage: 225,000 plus 21,000 proofs plus 31,000 struck in silver.

Specification: bronze.

Catalog reference: KM 38.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1974-FM 10 cents
• 1974 25 cents, bust obverse
• 1974-FM 50 cents
• 1975 cent
• Coins and currency dated 1974
• return to coins of Belize