Honouring 50 years of diplomatic relations

The $50 commemorative coin which represents the diplomatic relations between Guyana and ChinaIn honour of the 50 years of diplomatic relations

In honour of 50 years of diplomatic relations between the Co-operative Republic of Guyana and the People’s Republic of China, a $50 commemorative coin goes on sale today at a cost of $6,500.

Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister, Hugh Todd, acknowledging the Golden Jubilee between the two sides said, “the fact that Guyana and China have enjoyed very warm, friendly, and fruitful relations for 50 years is an indication of the collaboration and strength and the mutual interest which we share deeply as two sovereign, independent nation states.”

The Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, Guo Haiyan, in acknowledging the relationship said the symbolism of it in the commemorative coin noted, “the coin has a price but the friendship between Guyana and China is priceless. We value our friendship very much.

She went further in stating that relations between the two countries will be promoted into a new level and an even more wonderful chapter will be composed in the friendship.

The coin was produced by Osbourne Mint and is struck on a silver-plated base metal. The words “Fifty years of friendship and cooperation” are written in both English and Mandarin.

The red and green coloured centre graphic is the number 50. One of the sides of the coin shows the letters C and G tied together by the flags of China and Guyana. The date of the partnership is inscribed on the inner ring of the coin.

Guyana and China established diplomatic relations on June 27, 1972 under the Forbes Burnham government with Shridath Ramphal as Minister of Foreign Affairs.