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50 Cents - Elizabeth II

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 9.07 g 27.74 mm
Description
Issuer
Belize › Belize (1973-date)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1974-2017
Value
50 Cents 0.50 BZD = USD 0.25
Currency
Dollar (1885-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
9.07 g
Diameter
27.74 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#2239
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Denomination within circle, date below. . Beaded circle around the rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BELIZE
50
CENTS
1975

Edge

Reeded

Comment

NOTE: Newer Issues (1992, 1993) sometimes referred to as KM#118.

While KM says KM# 118 has a”new portrait of Queen Elizabeth II”, the Catalog does not illustrate a “new portrait”, Schön does not mention one.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 50 Cents - Elizabeth II 1974-2017 from Belize is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases the national flower of Belize, the Black Orchid (Prosthechea cochleata), which is native to the country and is known for its striking black and white petals.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1974  123000 - - - - - -
1976  312000 - - - - - -
1979  125000 - - - - - -
1980  - - - - - -
1989  - - - - - -
1991  - - - - - -
2010  - - - - - -
2013  - - - - - -
2017  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents - Elizabeth II 1974-2017 coin.