British Honduras Silver Coin Melt Values - Live Calculator
The table below lists each denomination and computes live melt value from the current silver spot price of $66.76 per troy ounce.
| Coin | Face Value | Years | Fineness | Gross Weight (g) | ASW (g) | ASW (oz t) | Qty | Melt Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cents | 10 | 1918 - 1946 | .925 | 2.32 | 2.15 | .069 | $0.00 | |
| Cents | 25 | 1894 - 1919 | .925 | 5.81 | 5.37 | .1728 | $0.00 | |
| Cents | 50 | 1894 - 1919 | .925 | 11.62 | 10.75 | .3456 | $0.00 | |
| Grand Total | $0.00 | |||||||
Country Silver Coin History
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.
Introduction of British Currency
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.
Silver 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.
