1 dollar 1969

Common. The eBay market data provided shows consistent sales of this note in UNC condition ranging from approximately $120-$260, with a 2019 catalog value of $400 for UNC examples. However, the frequency of sales, wide range of condition grades available in the market, and the note's status as part of a regular issue (1961-1969 series) with substantial circulation indicate this is a commonly encountered note. While the specific variety P-28b may have variations in print runs, the denomination and series were issued in significant quantities for a territory currency of that era.

Issued by the Government of British Honduras in 1969, this note reflects the territory's monetary independence during a period of gradual decolonization. The prominent display of the British Honduras coat of arms (featuring a ship and shield design) and Queen Elizabeth II's portrait underscores the nation's continued Commonwealth connection during this transitional period. The note's inscription referencing Belize indicates the emerging identity of what would become the independent nation of Belize in 1981.

The obverse features a classical banknote design with the coat of arms of British Honduras prominently displayed in a circular seal on the left side, incorporating a shield with a ship and heraldic elements characteristic of Commonwealth territories. The right side contains an oval portrait medallion of Queen Elizabeth II shown in profile facing left, a standard design element for Commonwealth currency of the era. The entire note is framed by elaborate symmetrical ornamental borders with interlocking geometric and floral patterns typical of high-security banknote design. The reverse features a large central cartouche within an ornate rectangular frame, surrounded by intricate lattice work and woven geometric patterns in complementary colors. The denomination 'ONE DOLLAR' is prominently displayed in the center of the obverse design.

FRONT: 'THE GOVERNMENT OF BRITISH HONDURAS' (issuing authority) | 'THESE NOTES ARE LEGAL TENDER FOR THE PAYMENT OF ANY AMOUNT' (legal tender declaration) | 'ONE DOLLAR' (denomination, appears twice) | 'BELIZE, 1ST MAY, 1969' (place and date of issue) | 'For the GOVERNMENT OF BRITISH HONDURAS' (authorization statement) | 'COMMISSIONERS OF CURRENCY' (issuing body) | Serial numbers: G 566999 and 5 566999 | Signature of official (partially illegible, appears to be Newman or similar). BACK: 'THE GOVERNMENT OF BRITISH HONDURAS' (issuer identification).

Intaglio engraving (line engraving), evidenced by the fine, precise line work visible throughout the note, the intricate geometric patterns, and the ornate borders and decorative elements. The printer for this variety (P-28b) is listed as BWC (Bradbury, Wilkinson & Company), a renowned British security printer. The complex, interlocking decorative patterns and fine detail work throughout are characteristic of professional intaglio security printing of the 1960s.

This note is catalogued as Pick P-28b, issued by BWC (Bradbury, Wilkinson & Company). The PMG population report indicates multiple varieties exist for this base Pick number, including P-28a, P-28c, and various specimen and remainder variants (P-28s, P-28r, P-28bs, P-28cs, P-28cts). The specific variety P-28b is distinguished by its BWC printer attribution. The observed serial number (G 566999 / 5 566999) with the 'G' prefix and specific numbering patterns may help identify this as part of a particular print run within the P-28b variety, though the exact significance of the prefix would require specialized British Honduras currency reference materials.