Catalog
| Issuer | Belize (1973-date) |
|---|---|
| Year | 2012 |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
| Value | 1 Dollar |
| Currency | Dollar (1885-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 27.2 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Decagonal (10-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#136, Schön#132 |
| Obverse description | Jabiru (Jabiru mycteria) in flight towards left, floral ornament at left and right. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ONE DOLLAR $1 BELIZE 2012 |
| Reverse description | Central Bank of Belize building. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | CENTRAL BANK OF BELIZE 30TH ANNIVERSARY 1982 - 2012 |
| Edge | Segmented reeding |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
2012 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 6861226270 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: The 2012 Belizean One Dollar coin, issued by the Central Bank, dates from Belize's post-independence era. As a Commonwealth realm, its Queen Elizabeth II effigy signifies constitutional ties. Its Central Bank issuance, established 1973, asserts monetary autonomy. It reflects the nation's financial stability, bridging historical ties with modern sovereignty.
Artistry: The obverse features the Fourth Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley, typical of Commonwealth coinage, in a dignified, realistic style. The reverse displays the intricate Belizean Coat of Arms, a potent national symbol. This heraldic design depicts two woodcutters, a mahogany tree, and a shield (