5 dollars 1990 — Belize ( Pick: 53 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 dollars issued in Belize in 1990. It is cataloged under Pick number 53.
The note features vibrant colors, specifically red-orange, orange, and violet, set against a multicolor underprint. It is made of paper and measures 158 x 69 mm. The signatures present are those of Alan Slusher (Governor), Keith Arnold (Financial Secretary), and Kathlyn Tillett (Director). The printing office responsible for this banknote is De La Rue.
Details regarding the amount produced are not specified. Belize transitioned to using the Belize dollar as its official currency in 1988, replacing the Belize pound at a rate of 2 dollars for every 1 pound.
The note features vibrant colors, specifically red-orange, orange, and violet, set against a multicolor underprint. It is made of paper and measures 158 x 69 mm. The signatures present are those of Alan Slusher (Governor), Keith Arnold (Financial Secretary), and Kathlyn Tillett (Director). The printing office responsible for this banknote is De La Rue.
Details regarding the amount produced are not specified. Belize transitioned to using the Belize dollar as its official currency in 1988, replacing the Belize pound at a rate of 2 dollars for every 1 pound.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Alan Slusher (Governor), Keith Arnold (Financial Secretary), Kathlyn Tillett (Director)
- Date of issue
- May 1, 1990
- Printing office
- De La Rue
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Red-orange, orange, and violet on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 158 x 69 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 53
About this banknote
The Central Bank of Belize issued this 5-dollar banknote in 1990. The note was introduced under the authority of the Central Bank of Belize Act of 1982 to modernize the nation's currency. It reflects Belize’s efforts to establish a distinct national identity in the financial sector.
The front side design features a portrait and detailed inscriptions, including the denomination "FIVE DOLLARS" and signatures from Alan Slusher, Keith Arnold, and Kathlyn Tillett. The back side highlights local imagery such as St. George’s Caye and various cultural elements. It was printed by De La Rue, a prominent global banknote printer.
