BELIZE - 1 Dollar - 01.01.1976 - Pick# 33c - PCGS 66 Gem New (PPQ) An outstanding and highly-graded specimen of the Belize 1 Dollar banknote, dated 1st January 1976. This issue is part of the final series released under the Government of Belize before the transition to the Monetary Authority. It has earned the prestigious PCGS 66 Gem New grade with the Premium Paper Quality (PPQ) designation, certifying its superior technical preservation and original state. The obverse features a refined portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Diamond Diadem, alongside the national Coat of Arms. The vibrant green and multi-colored design remains crisp and bold, making it a standout addition for collectors of Commonwealth or Caribbean currency. Item Details: Country: Belize Issuer: Government of Belize Denomination: 1 Dollar Issue Date: 1st January 1976 Pick Number: P-33c Signatures: H.E.C. Cain, R.A. Fonseca, and A.E. Cattouse (Commissioners of Currency) Banknote Serial Number: A/2 016863 Printer: Bradbury, Wilkinson & Company (BWC) Certification Information: Grading Service: PCGS Currency Grade: 66 Gem New (PPQ) PCGS Certification Number: 46487851 (As visible on the holder label) Condition Report: Grade Analysis: A grade of 66 indicates a "Gem" note with original luster, sharp corners, and excellent centering. PPQ Status: Guaranteed to be original paper that has not been chemically or physically processed to improve its appearance. Technical Specifications Feature Details Obverse Queen Elizabeth II; Coat of Arms of Belize. Reverse Intricate geometric patterns and guilloches. Dimensions 157 x 66 mm. Watermark Carved head (Statuette of a Maya). High-grade "Gem" specimens from the mid-1970s Belize series are increasingly scarce. Recent market valuations for PCGS/PMG 66 PPQ examples typically range between €130 and €275 ($140 – $300 USD), reflecting strong demand for high-tier Central American colonial-era issues. ALL ITEMS are sent, well packed, by registered mail or courier with full tracking.