10 Dollars (Ringed Kingfisher; Copper-Nickel) 1983 front 10 Dollars (Ringed Kingfisher; Copper-Nickel) 1983 back
10 Dollars (Ringed Kingfisher; Copper-Nickel) 1983 photo

10 Dollars Ringed Kingfisher; Copper-Nickel

1983 year
Copper-nickel 26.36 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Belize › Belize (1973-date)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1983
Value
10 Dollars 10 BZD = USD 4.95
Currency
Dollar (1885-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
26.36 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#194241
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Ringed kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata) on a rock, facing right. Vegetation in background. Beaded circle around the rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering: TEN DOLLARS

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Ringed Kingfisher coin from Belize features a unique design, showcasing a kingfisher bird perched on a branch, surrounded by a ring of flowers. This coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors. It is made of copper-nickel, a common alloy used in coinage, and weighs 26.36 grams.