Belize 1987 5 cents

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 1976-1994.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 1.04 g, aluminum, 20.2 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 34a.

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
• 1974-FM 10 cents
• 1985 25 cents, F.A.O. issue
• 1990 dollar
• 1991 1 cent
• 1993 5 cents
• Coins and currency dated 1987
• return to coins of Belize