1979 Belize Gold Proof $100
The 1979 gold $100 was produced to commemorate Christmas. It is known to be the first Christmas coin in the Western hemisphere. The coin is titled "The Golden Star of Christmas". The obverse of the coin shows the golden star surrounded by a floral design. The star symbolises the star the three wise men followed to the manger in Bethlehem. The reverse of the coin shows the Belize coat of arms.
The coin is sealed in a plastic wallet contained in a blue folder and was struck by The Franklin Mint.
Technical Specifications
Denomination | Diameter | Weight | Fineness | Gold Content
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Hundred Dollars |
26.16 |
6.21 |
.500 |
0.0998 |
Prices & Availability
Date | Description | Mintage | Availability | Price £ | Price $
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1979 |
The Golden Star Of Christmas | | Yes |
£140 |
$225 |
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Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10 per order
USA Insured Shipping by Fedex $40 per order
Other Belize Coins
For Belize coins in silver or base metal, or Belize coin sets other than gold, please look at the Belize Coins page of our original website.
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Obverse of 1979 Belize Gold $100
Reverse of 1979 Belize Gold $100
Certificate of 1979 Belize $100 Gold Coin
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