5 Cents - George VI (With "King and Emperor"; Nickel-Brass) 1942-1947 front 5 Cents - George VI (With "King and Emperor"; Nickel-Brass) 1942-1947 back
5 Cents - George VI (With "King and Emperor"; Nickel-Brass) 1942-1947 photo
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5 Cents - George VI With "King and Emperor"; Nickel-Brass

 
Nickel brass 3.63 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Belize › British Honduras (1862-1973)
King
George VI (1936-1952)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1942-1947
Value
5 Cents 0.05 BZD = USD 0.025
Currency
Dollar (1885-date)
Composition
Nickel brass
Weight
3.63 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#33981
Rarity index
43%

Reverse

Denomination within beaded circle, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BRITISH HONDURAS
5
CENTS
· 1944 ·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during World War II, and the nickel-brass composition was used as a wartime measure to conserve copper, which was a critical metal for the war effort.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1942  30000 - - - - - -
1943  40000 - - - - - -
1944  50000 - - - - - -
1945  65000 - - - - - -
1947  40000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents - George VI (With "King and Emperor"; Nickel-Brass) 1942-1947 coin.