1 Dollar 1970, FAO [Guyana]

About the object

Country: Guyana
Shape: Round
Weight: 19.2 g
Name: FAO
Metal: Cupronickel (copper-nickel)
Composition: Cu-Ni
Denomination: 1 Dollar
Currency: Dollar
Orientation: Medal alignment
Summary: KM# 36
Diameter: 35.5 mm

Reverse

In the central part, the numeral: 1. To its left is the head of an ox, to its right - a sheaf of wheat. Along the upper edge of the coin from left to right is a two-line inscription in English: «REPUBLIC OF GUYANA FOOD FOR ALL». Below is a three-line inscription: «ONE DOLLAR», «1970», «BANK OF GUYANA». The rim features a toothed (reeded) relief.

Obverse

In the central part, the left-facing profile of Cuffy - leader of the slave rebellion in 1763. Around the edge of the coin is text in English: «CUFFY, BERBICE REVOLT FEBRUARY 23.1763». The rim features relief elements in the form of teeth (denticles).