COINSMENDY

בליז – Belize

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1 cent coins were introduced in 1885 and were followed by 5, 10, 25 and 50 cent coins in 1894. Minted by the Royal Mint, all of the 19th century coins closely reflected their imperial heritage and were similar in appearance to coins minted in Hong Kong, Canada and other British holdings. Since then the coins have changed little. Cupro-nickel replaced silver in the 5, 10 and 50 cent coins and  . In 1976, aluminum replaced bronze in the 1 and 5 cent coins. A decagonal $1 coin was introduced in 1990.; which are 50, 20, 10, and 5 cents. All these coins were produced at Royal Mint matching the design of another dollar in British colonies notably . The one-cent coin assumed the shape of a scallop in 1956 after its diminishing size in the year 1954.