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5 Cents - Elizabeth II Nickel Brass
| Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) | 3.63 g | 20.19 mm |
| Issuer | Belize › Belize (1973-date) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1973-1979 |
| Value | 5 Cents 0.05 BZD = USD 0.025 |
| Currency | Dollar (1885-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3.63 g |
| Diameter | 20.19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#6769 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Value within beaded circle, date below. Beaded circle around the rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· BELIZE ·
5
CENTS
· 1973 ·
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Cents - Elizabeth II (Nickel Brass) 1973-1979 from Belize is that it was the first coin to feature a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, while the reverse featured the national emblem of Belize, the mahogany tree, which is also the national tree of the country.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 210000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 210000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 420000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 570000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents - Elizabeth II (Nickel Brass) 1973-1979 coin.
