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Collectible Coins Gallery

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Maya Mythical Gold

Gold
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Metal: Gold
Denomination: 250.00
Year: 2011

Front

Displays drawings from the Hokeb Ha vase depicting the hero twins described in the Popol Vuh (Maya sacred book). Diameter: 28.40mm Weight: 15.976g


Back

Displays the Jade Head which was discovered in a large tomb at Altun Ha, a Maya archaeological site.

200th Anniversary St. George's Caye

Gold
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Metal: Gold
Denomination: $100.00
Year: 1998

Front

Displays the war sloop, HMS Merlin, used to defeat the Spanish invaders’ fleet at the Battle of St. George’s Caye. Diameter: 38.61mm Weight: 28.28g


Back

Displays Belize's Coat of Arms, which comprises of symbols of the lucrative mahogany industry of the 18th and 19th centuries. Sub Umbra Floreo (L.), Under the Shade We Flourish, is the country's national motto.

Royal Visit

Gold
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Metal: Gold
Denomination: 500.00
Year: 1985

Front

Displays a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second.


Back

Displays Belize's Coat of Arms, which comprises of symbols of the lucrative mahogany industry of the 18th and 19th centuries. Sub Umbra Floreo (L.), Under the Shade We Flourish, is the country's national motto.

10th Anniversary of the Central Bank

Gold
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Metal: Gold
Denomination: 250.00
Year: 1992

Front

Displays the Bank’s logo, the Jabiru Stork, which is a protected species native to Belize.


Back

Displays Belize's Coat of Arms, which comprises of symbols of the lucrative mahogany industry of the 18th and 19th centuries. Sub Umbra Floreo (L.), Under the Shade We Flourish, is the country's national motto.

500th Columbus Anniversary

Gold
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Metal: Gold
Denomination: 250.00
Year: 1989

Front

Displays Christopher Columbus' sailing ships used on his voyage to the Caribbean.


Back

Displays a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second.

National Assembly

Gold
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Metal: Gold
Denomination: 100.00
Year: 1975

Front

Displays the House of Representative building located in Belmopan, the Capital City of Belize. The architectural design depicts one of the country's ancient Maya temples.


Back

Displays Belize's Coat of Arms, which comprises of symbols of the lucrative mahogany industry of the 18th and 19th centuries. Sub Umbra Floreo (L.), Under the Shade We Flourish, is the country's national motto.

Moorish Idol

Gold
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Metal: Gold
Denomination: 100.00
Year: 1980

Front

Displays two Moorish Idol fish as they swim through some corals.


Back

Displays Belize's Coat of Arms, which comprises of symbols of the lucrative mahogany industry of the 18th and19th centuries. Sub Umbra Floreo (L.), Under the Shade We Flourish, is the country's national motto.

Coronation Anniversary

Silver
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Metal: Silver
Denomination: 2.00
Year: 1993

Front

Displays a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second mounted on a horse.


Back

Displays a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second.

Swallow-tail Butterfly

Gold
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Metal: Gold
Denomination: 100.00
Year: 1981

Front

Displays the Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio machaon).


Back

Displays Belize's Coat of Arms, which comprises of symbols of the lucrative mahogany industry of the 18th and 19th centuries. Sub Umbra Floreo (L.), Under the Shade We Flourish, is the country's national motto.

Margay

Gold
×

Metal: Gold
Denomination: 100.00
Year: 1983

Front

Displays the Margay (Leopardus wiedii), known as "Tiger Cat", and the most of all cats living in the Belize Rainforest. This cat is listed as an endangered animal.


Back

Displays Belize's Coat of Arms, which comprises of symbols of the lucrative mahogany industry of the 18th and 19th centuries. Sub Umbra Floreo (L.), Under the Shade We Flourish, is the country's national motto.

White Tail Deer

Gold
×

Metal: Gold
Denomination: 100.00
Year: 1984

Front

Displays the White Tail Deer, (Odocoileus virginianus), a medium sized deer whose species has tremendous genetic variation and is adaptable to several environments.


Back

Displays Belize's Coat of Arms, which comprises of symbols of the lucrative mahogany industry of the 18th and 19th centuries. Sub Umbra Floreo (L.), Under the Shade We Flourish, is the country's national motto.

Belize's Independence

Gold
×

Metal: Gold
Denomination: 100.00
Year: 1981

Front

Displays the image of the map of Belize in commemoration of the nation's independence from Great Britain in 1981.


Back

Displays Belize's Coat of Arms, which comprises of symbols of the lucrative mahogany industry of the 18th and 19th centuries. Sub Umbra Floreo (L.) Under the Shade We Flourish is the country's national motto.

Ocelot

Gold
×

Metal: Gold
Denomination: 100.00
Year: 1985

Front

Displays the Ocelot, (Felis pardalis), found in the tropical rainforest; it is the most commonly seen of all the cats in the country. This cat has been hunted to near extinction for its beautiful fur and is now an endangered species.


Back

Displays Belize's Coat of Arms, which comprises of symbols of the lucrative mahogany industry of the 18th and 19th centuries. Sub Umbra Floreo, (L.), Under the Shade We Flourish, is the country's national motto.

Jade Head

Gold
×

Metal: Gold
Denomination: 100.00
Year: 1978

Front

Displays the Maya sun god, Kinich Ahau (the Jade Head). The carving was discovered at the Altun Ha Maya site.


Back

Displays Belize's Coat of Arms, which comprises of symbols of the lucrative mahogany industry of the 18th and 19th centuries. Sub Umbra Floreo (L.), Under the Shade We Flourish, is the country's national motto.

Itzamna

Gold
×

Metal: Gold
Denomination: 100.00
Year: 1978

Front

Displays the image of Itzamna, the Maya upper god and creator, and ruler of the day and night.


Back

Displays Belize's Coat of Arms, which comprises of symbols of the lucrative mahogany industry of the 18th and 19th centuries. Sub Umbra Floreo (L.), Under the Shade We Flourish, is the country's national motto.

Angelfish

Gold
×

Metal: Gold
Denomination: 100.00
Year: 1979

Front

Displays the Queen Angelfish, a classic coral reef fish, graceful, large and attractive.


Back

Displays Belize's Coat of Arms, which comprises of symbols of the lucrative mahogany industry of the 18th and19th centuries. Sub Umbra Floreo (L.), Under the Shade We Flourish, is the country's national motto.

Belize Christmas

Gold
×

Metal: Gold
Denomination: 100.00
Year: 1979

Front

Displays the Christmas Star encircled by an arrangement of poinsettas (Euphorbia pulcherrima).


Back

Displays Belize's Coat of Arms, which comprises of symbols of the lucrative mahogany industry of the 18th and 19th centuries. Sub Umbra Floreo (L.), Under the Shade We Flourish, is the country's national motto.

Golden Orchid

Gold
×

Metal: Gold
Denomination: 100.00
Year: 1980

Front

Displays the Black Orchid, (Encyclia cochleata), (L.), the National Flower of Belize. Black orchids are rather common and one of the few Belizean orchids that flower nearly year round.


Back

Displays Belize's Coat of Arms, which comprises of symbols of the lucrative mahogany industry of the 18th and 19th centuries. Sub Umbra Floreo (L.), Under the Shade We Flourish, is the country's national motto.

Kinkajou

Gold
×

Metal: Gold
Denomination: 100.00
Year: 1982

Front

Displays the Kinkajou (Potos flavus), also known as the “Honey Bear” or “Night Walker” in Belize. The Kinkajous are extremely agile and fast and live in the lowland rainforests.


Back

Displays Belize's Coat of Arms, which comprises of symbols of the lucrative mahogany industry of the 18th and 19th centuries. Sub Umbra Floreo (L.), Under the Shade We Flourish, is the country's national motto.

Booby Bird

Silver
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Metal: Silver
Denomination: 50.00
Year: 1985

Front

Displays the booby bird (Sula sula), a magnificent frigate bird; it shares a unique relationship and its co-existence is relatively peaceful among the nesting colony.


Back

Displays Belize's Coat of Arms, which comprises of symbols of the lucrative mahogany industry of the 18th and 19th centuries. Sub Umbra Floreo (L.), Under the Shade We Flourish, is the country's national motto.

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