© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
5 Cents - Elizabeth II Copper-Nickel Pattern
1962 year| Copper-nickel | - | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Belize › British Honduras (1862-1973) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1962 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 BZD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1885-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#423448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Denomination in beaded circle with lettering and design around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BRITISH HONDURAS
5
CENTS
1962
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Likely a pattern to present new metal composition as Nickel Brass was wearing at a faster rate. Eventually, aluminium was chosen.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Cents - Elizabeth II (Copper-Nickel Pattern) 1962 from Belize › British Honduras (1862-1973) made of Copper-nickel is that it was never officially released into circulation. Instead, it was only produced as a pattern coin, which means it was created as a prototype or sample for a potential coin design that was never adopted. This makes it a rare and unique collector's item for numismatists interested in the history of Belizean currency.
