British Honduras Banknotes Catalog
The history of banknotes in British Honduras is fascinating and reflects the economic and political evolution of this former British colony. From its first issues to the current Belize banknotes, the notafilia of this region has undergone significant changes over the years.
Old banknotes of British Honduras
The first British Honduras banknotes were issued in 1894 by the Government of British Honduras. These early issues included denominations of $1, $2, $5, $10 and $20, and featured simple designs with the colony's coat of arms. In 1939, a new series of banknotes was introduced incorporating portraits of King George VI, marking a significant change in design. Later, in 1952, banknotes were issued with the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, reflecting the change in the British monarchy.
Current Belize banknotes
After independence in 1981, British Honduras was renamed Belize, and the banknotes were redesigned to reflect the new national identity. Currently, Belize banknotes are in circulation in denominations of 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 Belizean dollars. These modern banknotes feature images of Belize's flora, fauna and historical sites, as well as portraits of important figures in the country's history. A major milestone in Belize's notafilia was the introduction in 2003 of banknotes with advanced security features, including watermarks and color-changing inks, to prevent counterfeiting.
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British Honduras is a country that does not exist.This country is currently part of the old banknotes of Honduras.
Valuable banknotes
The most valuable British Honduras banknotes sought after by collectors are the following:
