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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: 1,050

Material

Diameter: 42 mm

Weight: 35.31 g

Shape: Round

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

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #43

Numista: #52297

Value

Exchange value: 5 GYD

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	150	Special Uncirculated
1976	FM	400	Matte
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

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