British Honduras (Coins)

Area: 8,867 square miles                                                       Population: 120,000

A British Colony on the eastern shore of Central America. British Honduras obtained a new Constitution in 1960 with full internal self-government. Since June 1, 1973, upon obtaining full autonomy, the country is called Belize.

Monetary System

100 Cents = 1 British Honduras Dollar

1889 British Honduras 1 Cent (Br) VG

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Head of Queen Victoria facing left. Rev. value. Superior coin for the very good grade with even wear, nice enough detail. Pretty medium brown with a hint of red. (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

BHONCN1C889

$7.00

1906 British Honduras 50 Cents (Ag) - VG

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Silver issue

Obverse Bust of crowned King Edward VII facing to right. Rev. value in double circle, date and origin. Somewhat bright steel gray with a hint of gold at very rim edge which highlights nicely. Honest wear for the grade and just light marks on this 11.6200 g., .925 SILVER. .3456oz. ASW issue. Tough issue to find. (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

BHONCN50C06

$20.00

1907 British Honduras 5 Cents (Cu-Ni) G

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Obverse bust of King Edward VII facing right. Rev. value in dotted circle. Coin has somewhat lustrous appearance but heavy wear reverse holds it to the good grade. (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

BHONCN5C907

$10.00

1909 British Honduras 5 Cents (Cu-Ni) VG

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Obverse bust facing left of King Edward VII. Rev. value in dotted circle. Honest wear on a better date. Natural steel gray coin will fill in most collections nicely. (View image for more detail.)

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Price

BHONCN5C909

$12.00

1952 British Honduras 25 Cents (Cu-Ni) - XF

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Obverse head of George VI facing to left. Rev. value in circle date and origin. Really pretty extra fine example with minimal marks and solid detail with just light even wear. Attractive hint of gold at rim edge highlights nicely. Only year of issue. (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

BHONCN25C52

$25.00

1966 British Honduras 1 Cent (Br) - XF

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Obverse crowned head of Queen Elizabeth II facing to right. Rev. value within wreath. Dodecagonal issue with full luster and just a hint of handling with a trace of gray red over. Marks are well below average. (View image for more detail.) 

Item Number

Price

BHONCN1C966

$0.95

1966 British Honduras 25 Cents (Cu-Ni) - XF

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Obverse crowned head of Queen Elizabeth II facing to right. Rev. value in circle, date and origin. Somewhat bright steel gray, sharp extra fine detail, minimal marks and attractive trace of gold present. (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

BHONCN25C66

$1.85

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