5 Cents Independence, Jamaica

5 Cents Independence, Jamaica, 1983 obverse image5 Cents Independence, Jamaica, 1983 reverse image
5 Cents Independence coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Jamaica flagJamaica
  • Years of Minting:
    1983
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    (FM) The Franklin Mint, Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
5 Cents Independence Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.95-$74.90

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

5 Cents Independence Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) towards left, head turned right, on a rock, value below.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms of Jamaica at centre.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

5 Cents Independence Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

21st ANNIVERSARY ۰ JAMAICA ۰ INDEPENDENCE 1962 1983 OUT OF MANY ONE PEOPLE FM

Reverse:

FIVE CENTS 5

5 Cents Independence Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium

Size

5 Cents Independence sizes
  • Weight:2.83 g
  • Diameter:19.4 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded

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