5 Cents - 10th Anniversary of Independence: Jaguar Purpose (1976 - 1980)
Features
| Denomination | 5 Cents |
| Catalog Number | KM# 38 |
| Weight (g) | 2.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 19.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Nickel-Brass |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative |
Obverse
Lettering:
OUR PEOPLE - OUR MOST PRECIOUS ASSET
ONE PEOPLE ONE NATION ONE DESTINY
f
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
f
Bank of Guyana
• 1977 •
Description:
Helmeted and supported Coat of Arms, date below.
Reverse
Engraved by Caesar Rufo
Lettering:
5
CENTS
PURPOSE
Description:
Jaguar (panthera onca). It's one of six species of cat living in the forests of Guyana. Jaguars are a member of the 'roaring cats' genus (Panthera) along with lions, tigers, and leopards. Jaguars are the third largest wild cat, and the largest in the Americas where it hangs out at the top of the food chain.
5
CENTS
PURPOSE
Description:
Jaguar (panthera onca). It's one of six species of cat living in the forests of Guyana. Jaguars are a member of the 'roaring cats' genus (Panthera) along with lions, tigers, and leopards. Jaguars are the third largest wild cat, and the largest in the Americas where it hangs out at the top of the food chain.
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 FM (M) | 15,000 | Unknown | |
| 1976 FM (P) | 28,000 | Proof | Very Common |
| 1976 FM (U) | 50 | Unknown | |
| 1977 FM (M) | Common | ||
| 1977 FM (P) | 7,215 | Proof | Very Common |
| 1977 FM (U) | 15,000 | Unknown | |
| 1978 FM (M) | Common | ||
| 1978 FM (P) | 5,044 | Proof | Very Common |
| 1978 FM (U) | 15,000 | Unknown | |
| 1979 FM (P) | 3,547 | Proof | Very Common |
| 1979 FM (U) | 15,000 | Unknown | |
| 1980 FM (P) | 2,763 | Proof | Very Common |
| 1980 FM (U) | 30,000 | Unknown |