Belize 1-CENT (KM46b)¶
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Reverse SWALLOW-TAILED KITE
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Obverse Coat of Arms
- Composition
- Aluminum
- Country
- Belize
- Approx. Size
- 20mm
- Area
- Central America
- Animal Class
- Birds
- Species
- Swallow-tailed Kite
- KM#
- 46
The Swallow-tailed kite first appeared on the 1-cent coin in 1974 and was the only year a round coin was issued. In 1975 the shape changed to a scalloped edge (KM#46), and in 1977 the composition of the scalloped coin was changed to aluminum. The last year for the Swallow-tailed Kite 1-cent piece was 1984.
Belize¶
- Area
- Central America
Belize -- the country formerly known as British Honduras -- is a nice place to visit. The United Nations supported the people of Belize in 1975, and asked Britain and Guatemala to figure things out. They did, and independence came in 1981. Belize is home to hundreds of species of colourful birds, some of which are celebrated on their coins.
