5 Dollars 1996-2019 front 5 Dollars 1996-2019 back
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5 Dollars

 
Copper plated steel 3.75 g 20.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Guyana
Period
Republic (1970-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1996-2019
Value
5 Dollars 5 GYD = USD 0.024
Currency
Dollar (decimalized, 1965-date)
Composition
Copper plated steel
Weight
3.75 g
Diameter
20.5 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#3473
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

Sugar cane

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SUGAR CANE
5
DOLLARS
BANK OF GUYANA

Engraver: Selwyn Cambridge

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Sugar cane is a principal agricultural crop in Guyana which contributes significantly to the economy.

Interesting fact

The 5 Dollar coin from Guyana, issued between 1996 and 2019, has a unique feature. It is made of copper-plated steel and weighs only 3.75 grams, making it one of the lightest circulating coins in the world.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996  - - - - - -
2002  - - - - - -
2005  - - - - - -
2008  - - - - - -
2009  - - - - - -
2011  - - - - - -
2012  - - - - - -
2015  - - - - - -
2018  - - - - - -
2019  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars 1996-2019 coin.