Belize 1976 1 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 in 1973-1976.

Recorded mintage: 3,000,000.

Specification: bronze.

Catalog reference: KM 33a.

Source:

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

Link to:

• 1975 cent
• 1974-FM 10 cents
• 1976 100 dollars, Mayan symbols
• 1980 10 cents
• 1986 aluminum cent
• 1990 dollar
• Coins and currency dated 1976
• return to coins of Belize