5 Dollars (Independence; Silver issue) 1976-1980 front 5 Dollars (Independence; Silver issue) 1976-1980 back
5 Dollars (Independence; Silver issue) 1976-1980 photo
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5 Dollars Independence; Silver issue

 
Silver (.500) 37.3 g 42 mm
Description
Issuer
Guyana
Period
Republic (1970-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1976-1980
Value
5 Dollars 5 GYD = USD 0.024
Currency
Dollar (decimalized, 1965-date)
Composition
Silver (.500)
Weight
37.3 g
Diameter
42 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#33145
Rarity index
45%

Reverse

Head Labour Union founder Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow facing.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
COLLECTIVE WORK
5
DOLLARS
CRITCHLOW

Engraver: William Shoyer

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 5 Dollars (Independence; Silver issue) 1976-1980 coin from Guyana has a unique feature - it has a crescent-shaped cutout in the center of the coin, which adds an extra layer of complexity to its design and sets it apart from other coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1976 FM 18000 - - - - - -
1977 FM 5685 - - - - - -
1978 FM 3825 - - - - - -
1979 FM 2665 - - - - - -
1980 FM 2763 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars (Independence; Silver issue) 1976-1980 coin.