© PCGS
© PCGS
10 Dollars Battle of St. George’s Caye
1998 year| Silver (.925) | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | Belize › Belize (1973-date) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 10 Dollars 10 BZD = USD 4.95 |
| Currency | Dollar (1885-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#188063 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
"HMS Merlin" supported by two Baymen gun flats advancing towards the enemy, within circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
200th ANNIVERSARY of THE BATTLE of St GEORGE'S CAYE
1798 - 1998
Engraver: Robert Elderton
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 10 Dollar coin (Battle of St. George’s Caye) 1998 from Belize is unique in that it commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Battle of St. George’s Caye, a pivotal event in Belize's history that took place on September 10, 1798. The battle was a victory for the British against the Spanish, and it marked the beginning of Belize's independence from Spanish rule. The coin's design features an image of the St. George's Caye monument, which was erected to commemorate the battle, and the inscription "Battle of St. George's Caye 1798-1998" on the reverse side.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Dollars (Battle of St. George’s Caye) 1998 coin.
