Summary
Proof 5 Cents, Issued by, British Honduras (Belize), 1956.
Minted by Royal Mint, London
Obverse Description
Crowned bust of the Queen facing right; around, QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND; the artist's initials, CT, incuse on the bust truncation
Reverse Description
At centre in two lines within a circle of beads, 5 / CENTS; around, BRITISH HONDURAS 1956
Edge Description
Plain
Significance
The first issue of this denomination for Elizabeth II from British Honduras
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1956 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Nickel Brass
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
20 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.62 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#31
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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Keywords
British Commonwealth Coins, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
