1 Cent - 10th Anniversary of Independence: Manatee Faith (1976 - 1980)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Cent |
| Catalog Number | KM# 37 |
| Weight (g) | 1.5 |
| Diameter (mm) | 16 |
| 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
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 Neila Kun
Lettering:
FAITH
1
CENT
Description:
The Manatee - the Sea Cow. It is a big aquatic mammal that can weigh over 900 kg. They are the only aquatic mammals that are vegetarians, and typically eat 40-50 kg a day. That's a lot of sea salad.
FAITH
1
CENT
Description:
The Manatee - the Sea Cow. It is a big aquatic mammal that can weigh over 900 kg. They are the only aquatic mammals that are vegetarians, and typically eat 40-50 kg a day. That's a lot of sea salad.
Edge
Description:
Smooth
Smooth
| 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) | Very Common | ||
| 1977 FM (P) | 7,215 | Proof | Very Common |
| 1977 FM (U) | 15,000 | Unknown | |
| 1978 FM (M) | Very 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 |