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5 Cents Fork-Tailed Flycatcher; Aluminium
| Aluminium | 1 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Belize › Belize (1973-date) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1982-1983 |
| Value | 5 Cents 0.05 BZD = USD 0.025 |
| Currency | Dollar (1885-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#10370 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Two fork-tailed flycatchers (Tyrannus savana) on tree branches. Beaded circle around the rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 5 CENTS
Engraver: Michael Rizzello
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Fork-Tailed Flycatcher coin from Belize features a unique design, with a fork-tailed flycatcher bird on the obverse and the Belizean coat of arms on the reverse. This coin was minted from 1982 to 1983 and is made of aluminum, weighing 1 gram. It's a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was likely produced for collectors or special occasions.
