SURINAME, Colonial. Dutch. Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Nederlanden (Dutch Republic). 1581-1795. CU 2 Doit (19mm, 1.55 g, 1h). Dated 1679. Parrot seated left on branch with two leaves; 2 above / Tree. Scholten 1435; KM 3. Brown surfaces. Near VF. Rare.
These interesting copper coins were colloquially referred to as "parrots."