| Issuer | Belize (1973-date) |
|---|---|
| Year | 1973-1979 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Cents |
| Currency | Dollar (1885-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3.63 g |
| Diameter | 20.19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Cecil Thomas |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#34, Schön#4 |
| Obverse description | Crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right. Beaded circle around the rim. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND |
| Reverse description | Value within beaded circle, date below. Beaded circle around the rim. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | · BELIZE · 5 CENTS · 1973 · |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1973 - - 210 000 1974 - - 210 000 1975 - - 420 000 1976 - - 570 000 1979 - - |
| Numisquare ID | 3390071030 |
| Comments |