50 Cents - 10th Anniversary of Independence: Hoatzin Creativity (1976 - 1980)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 41 |
| Weight (g) | 7.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.9 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative |
Obverse
Lettering:
OUR PEOPLE-OUR MOST PRECIOUS ASSET
ONE PEOPLE ONE NATION ONE DESTINY
FM
Bank of Guyana
· 1977 ·
Description:
Helmeted and supported Coat of Arms, date below.
OUR PEOPLE-OUR MOST PRECIOUS ASSET
ONE PEOPLE ONE NATION ONE DESTINY
FM
Bank of Guyana
· 1977 ·
Description:
Helmeted and supported Coat of Arms, date below.
Reverse
Engraved by Jane Lunger
Lettering:
CREATIVITY
50
CENTS
Description:
The Hoatzin, known as the Canje Pheasant in Guyana, is a strange bird that lives in swampy areas along the rivers. The Hoatzin use a ruminant-like digestive system involving bacterial fermentation in the front part of their gut. This is unique among birds, and makes them stink like manure. Because of this, they are not hunted for food unless the hunters are really really hungry.
CREATIVITY
50
CENTS
Description:
The Hoatzin, known as the Canje Pheasant in Guyana, is a strange bird that lives in swampy areas along the rivers. The Hoatzin use a ruminant-like digestive system involving bacterial fermentation in the front part of their gut. This is unique among birds, and makes them stink like manure. Because of this, they are not hunted for food unless the hunters are really really hungry.
Edge
Description:
Milled
Milled
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 FM (M) | 2,000 | Common | |
| 1976 FM (P) | 28,000 | Proof | Common |
| 1976 FM (U) | 50 | Unknown | |
| 1977 FM (M) | Common | ||
| 1977 FM (P) | 7,215 | Proof | Common |
| 1977 FM (U) | 2,000 | Common | |
| 1978 FM (M) | Common | ||
| 1978 FM (P) | 5,044 | Proof | Common |
| 1978 FM (U) | 2,000 | Common | |
| 1979 FM (P) | 3,547 | Proof | Common |
| 1979 FM (U) | 2,000 | Common | |
| 1980 FM (P) | 2,763 | Proof | Common |
| 1980 FM (U) | 4,437 | Very Common |