Front-facing crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Kokoshnik Tiara at the right. Altun Ha temple in Belize at centre. Coat of arms of Belize at lower right. Queen angelfish (Holacanthus ciliaris) at upper left.
Reverse description
Jaguar (Panthera onca) in front of palm tree on left. Orchids (Orchidaceae sp.) and scarlet macaw (Ara macao) at centre. Left-facing head of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the State Diadem Tiara at upper right. Carved jade head of god Kinich Ahau at right.
Signature(s)
Robert Clifton Swift, Edmund Andrew Marshalleck, Edgar Gegg,
Protection type
Protection description
Obverse lettering
Central Bank of Belize
THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE
SUB • UMBRA • FLOREO
$20 (Translation: I flourish in the shade.)
Reverse lettering
CENTRAL BANK OF BELIZE
TWENTY DOLLARS
GOVERNOR FINANCIAL SECRETARY DIRECTOR
LEGAL TENDER IN BELIZE
$20
