1 Cent (Manatee - Set Issue) 1976-1980 front 1 Cent (Manatee - Set Issue) 1976-1980 back
1 Cent (Manatee - Set Issue) 1976-1980 photo
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1 Cent Manatee - Set Issue

 
Brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Tin) 1.5 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Guyana
Period
Republic (1970-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1976-1980
Value
1 Cent 0.01 GYD = USD 0.000048
Currency
Dollar (decimalized, 1965-date)
Composition
Brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Tin)
Weight
1.5 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#20928
Rarity index
23%

Reverse

Manatee (West Indian Manatee or Sea Cow)
Binomial Name: Trichechus manatus

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FAITH
1
CENT

Engraver: Neila Kun

Edge

Plain

Comment

Mintages include Matte, Proof and Special Uncirculated Issues

Interesting fact

The 1 Cent (Manatee - Set Issue) 1976-1980 coin from Guyana is unique in that it features a manatee, also known as a dugong, on its obverse side. This coin is one of the few coins in the world to feature this marine mammal, making it a rare and interesting collector's item for coin enthusiasts and marine life enthusiasts alike.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1976 FM 50 - - - - - -
1977 FM 15000 - - - - - -
1978 FM 15000 - - - - - -
1979 FM 15000 - - - - - -
1980 FM 30000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent (Manatee - Set Issue) 1976-1980 coin.