50th anniversary: $50 coin launched to commemorate Guyana-China diplomatic relations

A special series of $50 coins were released on Tuesday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Guyana and China. The handing over and launching ceremony was held to seal the relationship between the two countries.
The realisation of the coin is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Bank of Guyana, and the Embassy of the people’s Republic of China in Guyana.

The design of the coin on the reverse has a rounded border, 50 years of friendship and cooperation written in both English and Chinese. The centre graphic is rendered in bold colours of green and red, and is in the number 50, reflecting years of collaboration between the two countries.
When the 50 on the coin is turned upside down, it shows a conjoined C and G tied together by the flags of the two nations. Also on the coin are Guyana’s coat of arms and the issuing authority, which is the Bank of Guyana.
According to the Bank of Guyana, this is their third coloured coin, which adds to their nematic collection. It is expected to be on sale today, September 7, 2022, for the cost of $6500.
Speaking on the occasion, Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister Hugh Todd said it is a great honour to celebrate 50 years of friendship with China and Guyana looks forward to many more years of friendship.
“… many friendships don’t like that long…fruitful relationships for 50 years is an indication of the collaboration and strength and the mutual interests which we shared…”, he said.
He said the relationship between the two nations was based on trust and predictability because the countries believed in a rule-based system and respectable law, and depended on how they engaged with each other.
“We have seen the fruits and the benefits of our collaborations in various areas… we have seen our growth with our partnership with China in Guyana and I think that is quite commendable for us as a people and as a nation.”
“Trade has also been important to us, and we have embraced trade with China. When we get to periods of difficulties, we have seen the response of China. The humanitarian touch was commendable… China has delivered not only for Guyana but for the rest of the Caribbean world,” he explained.
Meanwhile, Chinese Ambassador to Guyana Guo Haiyan said she was elated by the launch of the coin and looks forwards to more collaborations between China and Guyana.