1955-1973 - British Honduras - 25 Cents - Elizabeth II 1st portrait

On June 1, 1973, the British colony of British Honduras changed its name to Belize, but its status remained unchanged until 1981, when Belize was granted independence.

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KM#29 British Honduras 25 CENTS
Source: books.google.com
ISBN: 1440229627, 9781440229626

Weight: 5.6200 g.
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Diameter: 23.53 mm
Ruler: Elizabeth II
Obv: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II right
Edge: Reeded

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Coin - 25 Cents, British Honduras (Belize)
Source: museumvictoria.com

Weight: 5.54 g (Weight)
Denomination: 25 Cents
Obverse Description: Crowned bust of the Queen facing right; around, QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND; the artist's initials, CT, incuse on the bust truncation
Reverse Description: At centre within a circle of beads in two lines, 25 / CENTS; around within three compartments, BRITISH HONDURAS 1972
Edge Description: Milled
Shape: round
Material: Copper-Nickel
Issued By: Belize (British Honduras), 1972
Mint: Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1972
Artist: Mr Cecil Thomas, Great Britain, 1953
References: KM#29

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Mint:Royal Mint, London, Great Britain (1292~1967)
Denomination: 25 British Honduran cent


Mintage:
1955: 75.000
1955 Proof: unknown
1960: 75.000
1960 Proof: unknown
1962: 50.000
1962 Proof: unknown
1963: 50.000
1963 Proof: unknown
1964: 100.000
1965: 75.000
1966: 75.000
1968: 125.000
1970: unknown
1971: 150.000
1972: 200.000
1973: 100.000








25 Cents - Elizabeth II 1st portrait
Source: en.numista.com

Features
Country British Honduras
Years 1955-1973
Value 25 Cents (0.25)
Metal Copper-nickel
Weight 5.62 g
Diameter 24 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Engraver Cecil Thomas (obverse)
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized yes
Edge Reeded

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