Belize 1991 1 cent

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 1976, 1979-83, 1986-2000.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 0.80 g, aluminum, 19.5 mm diameter, scalloped.

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:

• 1989 cent
• 1990 dollar
• Belize 1991 100 dollars
• 1992 250 dollars, El Alamein
• Coins and currency dated 1991
• return to coins of Belize