25 Cents - Elizabeth II 1955-1973 front 25 Cents - Elizabeth II 1955-1973 back
25 Cents - Elizabeth II 1955-1973 photo
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25 Cents - Elizabeth II

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 5.66 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Belize › British Honduras (1862-1973)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1955-1973
Value
25 Cents 0.25 BZD = USD 0.12
Currency
Dollar (1885-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
5.66 g
Diameter
24 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#4295
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

Value within central beaded circle, toothed rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRITISH HONDURAS
25
CENTS
· 1973 ·

Edge

Reeded

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 denomination "25 Cents" at the bottom. This design was specifically created for the Belizean coinage during the country's transition from being a British colony to an independent nation.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1955  75000 - - - - - -
1960  75000 - - - - - -
1962  50000 - - - - - -
1963  50000 - - - - - -
1964  100000 - - - - - -
1965  75000 - - - - - -
1966  75000 - - - - - -
1968  125000 - - - - - -
1970  - - - - - -
1971  150000 - - - - - -
1972  200000 - - - - - -
1973  100000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Cents - Elizabeth II 1955-1973 coin.