Brief Belize History
Belize was the site of several Mayan city states until their decline at the end of the first millennium A.D.The British and Spanish disputed the region in the 17th and 18th centuries; it formally became the colony of British Honduras in 1854. Territorial disputes between the UK and Guatemala delayed the independence of Belize until 1981. Guatemala refused to recognize the new nation until 1992.
Tourism has become the mainstay of the economy. Current concerns include high unemployment, growing involvement in the South American drug trade, and increasing urban crime.
Technical Specifications
| Denomination | Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Gold Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
250 Dollars
|
27.0 | 8.81 | .9000 | 0.2549 |
|
100 Dollars
|
25.0 | 6.21 | .5000 | 0.0998 |
Prices & Availability
Please telephone for current prices and availability.
| Date | Description | Grade | Mintage | Availability | Price £ | Price $ |
| 1978 | Highest Denomination in the History of Belize, Proof | FDC, in Card | 3,999 | Yes | £335 | $Ask |
| 1979 | $100 The Golden Start of Xmas | FDC, in wallet | Yes | £135 | $210 | |
| 1980 | Golden Orchid, Proof | FDS, in card | 2,454 | Yes | £ 135 | $Ask |
| 1981 | White-Necked Jacobin Hummingbird, Proof | FDS, Boxed | 2,454 | Yes | £ 135 | $Ask |
Belize Proof Sets Please see our separate page for gold proof sets from Belize.
Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10 per order
USA Insured Shipping by Fedex $40 per order
Other Belize Coins
For Belize coins in silver or base metal, or Belize coin sets other than gold, please look at the Belize Coins
page of our original website.
Obverse of Belize Gold $250 of 1992
Reverse of Belize Gold $250 of 1992
Obverse of Belize Gold $100 in Wallet
Reverse of Belize Gold $100 in Wallet
Obverse of Belize Gold $100 in Card
Reverse of Belize Gold $100 in Card
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