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Belize removes Queen Elizabeth’s image on banknotes as ‘step in decolonisation’

New dollar bills will honor national heroes including George Cadle Price, considered country’s father of independence

Belize has taken a “significant step” toward removing the remnants of colonialism by replacing the image of the late Queen Elizabeth on its dollar bills with those of national heroes.

Unveiling the new design of the bank notes late on Thursday, the governor of Belize’s central bank, Kareem Michael, said that along with improved security and anti-counterfeit features, the “new family of notes also allows us to recognize and celebrate our heritage and the rich history of Belize”.

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