Scalloped coin 1 cent Belize – different types

The 1 cent coin is non-round (serrated with 12 rounded corners) and was issued in Belize in 1973-1976 in bronze, and in 1976-2018 in aluminum.

Design

Value side (reverse)

1973-2018 – Denomination indicated by a numeral inside a circular wreath;

1975-1984 – Two swallow-tailed kite (large and small) in flight.

Inscription:

1973-2018 – “1” in the center, “BELIZE” and “ONE CENT date” around the circle;

1975-1984 – “1 CENT” at the top.

Side with issuer name (obverse)

1973-2018 – Head of young Queen Elizabeth II wearing crown;

1975-1984 – Coat of arms of Belize inside a circular wreath.

Inscription:

1973-2018 – “QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND” around the circle;

1975-1984 – “BELIZE” at the top, date at the bottom.

Coin parameters

Weight (grams) – 2.70 (1973-1976); 0.80 (1975-2018 )

Diameter (mm.) – 19, 50

Thickness (mm.) – 1.30.

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