5 Dollars Independence, Guyana

5 Dollars Independence, Guyana, 1976-1980 obverse image5 Dollars Independence, Guyana, 1976-1980 reverse image
5 Dollars Independence coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Guyana flagGuyana
  • Years of Minting:
    1976-1980
  • Period:
    Republic (1970-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    FM The Franklin Mint, Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
5 Dollars Independence Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$17.83

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

5 Dollars Independence Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Head Labour Union founder Hubert Nathaniel Critchlow facing.

Engraver:

William Shoyer

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Helmeted and supported arms

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

5 Dollars Independence Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

OUR PEOPLE - OUR MOST PRECIOUS ASSET ONE PEOPLE ONE NATION ONE DESTINY FM Bank of Guyana ·1978·

Reverse:

COLLECTIVE WORK 5 DOLLARS CRITCHLOW

5 Dollars Independence Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

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

Size

5 Dollars Independence sizes
  • Weight:35.31 g
  • Diameter:42 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded

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