Belize 1986 25 Cents - British Honduras 1959 1 Cent Same Country = New Name!

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Country British Honduras 
(Belize)
Type Common coin
Years 1956-1973
Value 1 Cent (0.01)
Metal Bronze
Weight 2.6 g
Diameter 19.5 mm
Thickness 1.3 mm
Shape Scalloped (with 12 notches)
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized yes
References KM# 30
Obverse
Lettering: QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Engraver: Cecil Thomas 
Reverse
Lettering: 
BRITISH HONDURAS
1
· ONE CENT 1959 ·
Edge
Smooth
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces6414.html

Country Belize 
Type Common coin
Years 1974-2015
Value 25 Cents
0.25 BZD = 0.12 USD
Metal Copper-nickel
Weight 5.6 g
Diameter 23.6 mm
Thickness 1.9 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
References KM# 36, Schön# 6
Obverse
Right profile of crowned Queen Elizabeth II
Lettering: QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Reverse
Denomination within beaded circle. Outside inner circle are four sections, made of intertwined lines, date in lowest section
Lettering: 
BELIZE
25
CENTS
1986
Edge
Reeded
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