Guyana 2008 5 dollars

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 than with other South American nations. The coin shown is a five dollars in copper-plated steel. Obverse shows the coat of arms, reverse shows sugar cane with a metal tub commonly used for refining the pulp.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.78g, copper-plated steel.

Catalog reference: KM 51.

Source:

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

Link to:

• 2005 dollar
• 1996 10 dollars
• 2007 10 dollars
• Coins and currency dated 2008
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