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100 Dollars Independence
| Issuer | Bank of Guyana |
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| Year | 1976 |
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| Value | 100 Dollars |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the coat of arms of Guyana at center, depicting a shield flanked by two jaguars rampant as supporters, with an Amerindian headdress as crest above. The three-part motto scroll below the shield bears the legend 'ONE PEOPLE ONE NATION ONE DESTINY' in three segments. The curved legend 'OUR PEOPLE – OUR MOST PRECIOUS ASSET' arcs around the upper field. Below the arms, the issuer name 'Bank of Guyana' appears in bold lettering, with the date '·1976·' centered beneath it. The fineness notation '500/1000 FINE GOLD' and mint mark 'FM' appear in small lettering below the shield. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a muscular male figure, representing the legendary El Dorado, shown crouching dynamically and gliding across stylized waves, a spear or staff extended in one hand. A radiant sun motif appears in the upper right field behind the figure, symbolizing the mythical golden land. The curved legend 'ELDORADO 1596 – A NEW GUYANA 1966' arcs around the upper periphery, referencing both the legendary search for El Dorado and Guyanese independence. The denomination '100 DOLLARS' is inscribed in the lower exergue. The design is executed in high relief with fine detail on the figure and wave elements. |
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