50 Cents (Frigatebird; Copper-Nickel) 1982-1983 front 50 Cents (Frigatebird; Copper-Nickel) 1982-1983 back
50 Cents (Frigatebird; Copper-Nickel) 1982-1983 photo
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50 Cents Frigatebird; Copper-Nickel

 
Copper-nickel 9.1 g 27.7 mm
Description
Issuer
Belize › Belize (1973-date)
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1982-1983
Value
50 Cents 0.50 BZD = USD 0.25
Currency
Dollar (1885-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
9.1 g
Diameter
27.7 mm
Thickness
2.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#50016
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Three frigatebirds in flight. Beaded circle around the rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering: 50 CENTS

Engraver: Michael Rizzello

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 50 cents coin from Belize featuring a Frigatebird and made of copper-nickel is interesting because it was minted during a short period of only two years, 1982 and 1983, making it a relatively rare coin in the numismatic world.