British Guiana

British Guiana

British Colony (1831-1966)

Location: Northern South America

Capital City: Georgetown

Government type: British Colony

Main languages: English, Guyanese Creole, Hindustani

Main religions: Protestant Christianity, Hinduism

Chronology

1831: British Colonies of Berbice and Demerary-Essequibo united into British Guiana

1961: Self-government granted

1966: Independence

Currency

Guilder (1831-1839)

1 Guilder = 20 Stiver

Dollar (1837-1965)

1 Dollar = 4 Shillings 2 Pence • 4 Farthings = 1 Penny • 12 Pence = 1 Shilling

Coins from British Guiana in the collection

•1 Stiver, 1838 (Queen Victoria (1837-1901), copper, KM#Tn1)

•4 Pence, 1918 (King George V (1910-1936), silver (.925), London mint, KM#29)

•4 Pence, 1942 (King George VI (1936-1952), silver (.925), London mint, KM#30)