Guyana (Currency)

Area: 83,000 square miles                                                      Population: 941,000

The Cooperative Republic of Guyana, a tropical island, is situated on the northeast coast of South America. About 1/2 of the inhabitants are East Indians whose ancestors were brought there to work on the sugar plantations.

Monetary System

1 Joe = 22 Guilders to 1836

1 Dollar = 4 Shillings 2 Pence 1837-1965

1 Dollar = 100 Cents 1966

BANK OF GUYANA

1966 Guyana 1 Dollar - Gem CU

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Red and Multi-colored

Obverse Kaieteur waterfalls to right. Rev. Black bush polder to left, rise harvesting to right. Gorgeous even colors and sharp detail adorn this crisp uncirculated example. Lots of pizzazz here with even borders and tons of eye appeal. (View image for more detail.)

Item Number

Price

GUYACR1D966

$3.50

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