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5 Dollars (Independence) – Guyana

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 10th Anniversary of Independence

Guyana

Context

Years: 1976–1980

Issuer: Guyana

Issuing organization: Bank of Guyana

Period:

Republic

(since 1970)

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1965)

Total mintage: 32,075

Material

Diameter: 42 mm

Weight: 37.3 g

Silver weight: 18.65 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 50% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #43a

Numista: #33145

Value

Exchange value: 5 GYD

Bullion value: $53.38

Obverse

Description:

Helmeted and armored.

Inscription:

OUR PEOPLE - OUR MOST PRECIOUS ASSET

ONE PEOPLE ONE NATION ONE DESTINY

FM

Bank of Guyana

·1978·

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow, founder of the Head Labour Union.

Inscription:

COLLECTIVE WORK

5

DOLLARS

CRITCHLOW

Script: Latin

Engraver: William Shoyer

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Franklin Mint	FM

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1976	FM	18,000	Proof
1977	FM	5,685	Proof
1978	FM	3,825	Proof
1979	FM	2,665	Proof
1980	FM	1,900	Proof

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