SURINAME, Colonial. Dutch. Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Nederlanden (Dutch Republic). 1581-1795. CU 4 Doit (21mm, 3.00 g). Dated 1679. Parrot seated left on branch with four leaves; 4 above / Blank. Scholten 1434c; KM 6. Brown surfaces. Near VF. Rare.
These interesting copper coins were colloquially referred to as "parrots."