Belize 1990 dollar

from the Acanthite collection

from the Acanthite 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 1990-2000. It features Colombus's three ships on the reverse.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: nickel-brass, designed by Robert Elderton, decahedral.

Catalog reference: KM 99.

Source:

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

Link to:

• British Honduras 1952 25 cents
• 1987 5 cents
• 1989 250 dollars, discovery of America
• 1993 5 cents
• 1992 250 dollars, El Alamein
• Coins and currency dated 1990
• return to coins of Belize