伯利兹2005年1分硬币Belize1cent coin

伯利兹2005年1分硬币（收于2020年）伯利兹是中美洲唯一以英语为官方语言的国家，与洪都拉斯隔湾相望。总面积为22966平方公里。人口数量：37万（2016年）。首都：贝尔莫潘，总督：科尔维尔·扬。

伯利兹原为玛雅人居住地。1 6世纪初沦为西班牙殖民地。1658年英国殖民者侵入。1862年英国正式宣布伯利兹为其殖民地，改名英属洪都拉斯。1945年伯利兹被危地马拉划入自己的版图。1964年伯利兹实行"内部自治"。1973年6月，英属洪都拉斯改名为伯利兹。1975年，联合国绝大多数国家投票支持伯利兹独立；英国表示允许伯利兹独立，但危地马拉反对。1981年3月，伯、英、危三方达成协议，同意伯利兹于年内独立。1981年9月21日，伯利兹正式宣布独立，为英联邦成员国。

伯利兹奉行不结盟的对外政策。积极维护和发展与加勒比各国的关系，努力促进中美洲的和平与稳定；1974年加入加勒比共同体，1990年成为美洲国家组织成员国。1987年2月6日中伯建交。1989年10月11日，伯利兹与台湾当局"建交"。10月23日，中国政府宣布中止与伯利兹外交关系。

伯利兹森林和渔业资源丰富。产红木、苏木、染料木等贵重木材，红木被称为国木。盛产龙虾、旗鱼、海牛和珊瑚等。经济在传统上以农业、林业为主，渔业也颇为重要，工业不发达，人民生活用品绝大部分靠进口。伯利兹旅游业快速发展，入选2019十大最佳旅行国家榜单，逐步成为国内支柱性产业。5岁至14岁儿童享受免费义务教育。门诊病人享受免费治疗。

伯利兹货币为伯利兹元；由伯利兹中央银行发行；辅币为分；1伯利兹元=100分。此硬币正面主图为英国伊丽莎白二世肖像；背面主图为国家名称、发行年份及面额。Belize is the only country in Central America with English as its official language, facing Honduras across the bay. The total area is 22,966 square kilometers. Population: 370,000 in 2016. Capital:Belmopan. Governor:Colville Norbert Young.

Belize was originally inhabited by Maya. It became a Spanish colony in the early 16th century. British colonists invaded in 1658. In 1862, Britain officially declared Belize as its colony and renamed it British Honduras. Belize was included in Guatemala in 1945. Belize implemented "internal autonomy" in 1964. In June 1973, British Honduras was renamed Belize. In 1975, the vast majority of countries in the United Nations voted for Belize's independence; Britain said Belize was allowed to become independent, but Guatemala opposed it.In March 1981, Belize, Britain and Guatemala reached an agreement agreeing to Belize's independence within the year.On September 21, 1981, Belize officially declared its independence and became a member of the Commonwealth.

Belize pursues a non-aligned foreign policy. Actively maintain and develop relations with Caribbean countries and strive to promote peace and stability in Central America; Joined the Caribbean Community in 1974 and became a member of the Organization of American States in 1990. China and Belize established diplomatic relations on February 6, 1987. On October 11th, 1989, Belize established diplomatic relations with Taiwan Province authorities. On October 23, the Chinese government announced the suspension of diplomatic relations with Belize.

Belize is rich in forest and fishery resources. It produces precious wood such as mahogany, sappan wood and dye wood, and mahogany is called national wood. Rich in lobster, swordfish, manatee and coral. Traditionally, agriculture and forestry have dominated the economy, and fisheries are also very important. The industry is underdeveloped, and most of people's daily necessities are imported. Belize's tourism industry has developed rapidly, and has been selected as one of the top ten best travel countries in 2019, and has gradually become a pillar industry in Belize. Children aged 5 to 14 enjoy free and compulsory education. Outpatients enjoy free treatment.

Belize currency is Belize dollar; Issued by the Central Bank of Belize; The secondary currency is Cent; 1 Belize dollar =100 cents. The main picture on the front of this coin is the portrait of Elizabeth II of Britain; The main picture on the back shows the country name, issue year and denomination.