1 BZD

Front: Queen Elizabeth II (b. 1926, reigned 1952–2022), depicted in youthful profile. As head of state of Belize from independence in 1981 until her death, her portrait appeared on the first series of Belizean currency issued by the Central Bank of Belize. The note also features the coat of arms of Belize at left, which includes a shield supported by woodcutters (representing the mahogany industry central to colonial Belize) and the national motto 'Sub Umbra Floreo' (I flourish in the shade). An underwater scene with coral reef motifs appears behind the denomination, referencing the Belize Barrier Reef—the largest barrier reef in the Americas.

Back: The Belize City Court House, a colonial-era building of significant historical and architectural importance in Belize's former capital. The courthouse served as a symbol of British colonial administration and later became an important civic building in independent Belize. The reverse also features the national bird, the keel-billed toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus), at right, and a fish at left, emphasizing Belize's rich biodiversity and natural heritage.

Note shows moderate circulation with some handling marks and slight discoloration, particularly visible in the lighter areas. The paper remains intact with good color retention.