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Silver coins were in regular circulation in British Honduras. The values below represent the intrinsic value of silver coins from British Honduras.
British Honduras silver coins that are in uncirculated condition, or that may be rare and collectible may also have numismatic value. You can use this table as a guide when buying and selling circulated silver coins from British Honduras.
The melt values are calculated and displayed in USD based on the today's silver spot price of $32.32 per troy ounce.
| Denomination / Currency | Years Minted | Fineness | Gross Weight (g) | ASW (g) | ASW (oz t) | Melt Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Cents | 1918- 1946 | .925 | 2.32 | 2.15 | .069 | $2.23 |
| 25 Cents | 1894- 1919 | .925 | 5.81 | 5.37 | .1728 | $5.58 |
| 50 Cents | 1894- 1919 | .925 | 11.62 | 10.75 | .3456 | $11.17 |
British Honduras, known today as Belize, has a rich history involving the use of various forms of currency, including silver coins.
During the early colonial period, British Honduras was primarily a logging colony. The economy was heavily based on the extraction of logwood and later mahogany. In this period, the colony used a mixture of currencies, including Spanish dollars, British sterling, and various other foreign coins that circulated widely in the Caribbean region.
As British influence solidified in the 19th century, there was a gradual shift towards the use of British currency. In 1885, the British Honduras dollar was introduced, pegged at one-to-one with the U.S. dollar. This new currency included silver coins, which began to replace the diverse range of foreign coins in circulation.
The silver coins issued included denominations such as the 5, 10, 25, and 50 cents. These coins were minted in silver and featured designs that reflected the colony's connection to the British Crown. The coins often bore the effigy of the reigning monarch, such as Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, and later monarchs.