By Zoila Palma: The Central Bank of Belize has announced that the new National Symbols Coin Series will officially enter circulation on Friday, September 18, 2026, celebrating Belize’s rich natural heritage and national identity.
The coins were minted by the Royal Canadian Mint and complement the National Heroes banknote series introduced in 2025.
The new coins will be distributed through normal cash transactions at commercial banks, credit unions, and businesses across the country.
The Central Bank said the new series will circulate alongside the existing coins featuring the late Queen Elizabeth II, which will remain valid legal tender.
Members of the public are therefore not required to deposit or exchange their existing coins, as both series will circulate concurrently.
As part of the launch, the Central Bank will also issue a limited-edition painted 50-cent collector’s coin featuring the Mahogany Tree.
The commemorative coin will not enter general circulation and will instead be sold exclusively as a numismatic item beginning September 18. It will be available either individually or as part of a complete National Symbols Coin Series collector’s set.
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By Zoila Palma: The Central Bank of Belize has announced that the new National Symbols Coin Series will officially enter circulation on Friday, September 18, 2026, celebrating Belize’s rich natural heritage and national identity. The coins were minted by the Royal Canadian Mint and complement the National Heroes banknote series introduced in 2025. The new
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