Guyana 2005 1 dollar

from the Acanthite collection

from the Acanthite collection

Guyana began its numismatic life as the Dutch-held colony of Essequibo & Demerary, which later became British Guiana. Independence was gained in 1966. Guyana gravitates toward relations with English-speaking Caribbean island nations such as Trinidad and Tobago rather than with other South American nations. The coin shown is a dollar. The obverse shows the coat of arms, the reverse shows a head of rice.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: copper-plated steel.

Catalog reference: KM 50.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.

Link to:

• 1987 10 cents
• 1970 dollar F.A.O.
• 2008 5 dollars
• 1996 10 dollars
• 2007 10 dollars
• Coins and currency dated 2005
• return to coins of Guyana