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10 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: 1,100

Material

Diameter: 45 mm

Weight: 37.53 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #44

Numista: #42674

Value

Exchange value: 10 GYD

Obverse

Description:

Guyana's coat of arms, dated below.

Inscription:

OUR PEOPLE-OUR MOST PRECIOUS ASSET

ONE PEOPLE ONE NATION ONE DESTINY

FM

Bank of Guyana

· 1977 ·

Script: Latin

Reverse

Description:

Head left, facing right.

Inscription:

COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY

10

DOLLARS

CUFFY

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Franklin Mint	FM

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1976	FM	300	Matte
1976	FM	300	Special Uncirculated
1977	FM	—	Matte
1977	FM	100	Special Uncirculated
1978	FM	—	Matte
1978	FM	100	Special Uncirculated
1979	FM	100	Special Uncirculated
1980	FM	200	Special Uncirculated

Navigation: Non-circulating coins from Guyana

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1976-1980

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