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1 Cent - Elizabeth II
| Bronze | 2.59 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Belize › British Honduras (1862-1973) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1956-1973 |
| Value | 1 Cent 0.01 BZD = USD 0.0049 |
| Currency | Dollar (1885-date) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.59 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 12 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6414 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Value within scalloped circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITISH HONDURAS
1
· ONE CENT 1973 ·
Edge
Plain
Comment
Up to 1959 the composition of this type was 95.5% Copper, 3% Tin, and 1.5% Zinc. After 1959 that changed to 97% Copper, 2.5% Zinc, and 0.5% Tin.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by a wreath of leaves, with the inscription "British Honduras" at the top and the denomination "1 Cent" at the bottom. This design was specifically created for the Belizean currency during its time as a British colony, and it has remained a distinctive feature of Belizean coins even after the country gained independence in 1973.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1959 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 | 520000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 | 120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1971 | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 | 800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent - Elizabeth II 1956-1973 coin.
