5 Cents Wide legend; non-magnetic, Jamaica

5 Cents Wide legend; non-magnetic, Jamaica, 1969-1989 obverse image5 Cents Wide legend; non-magnetic, Jamaica, 1969-1989 reverse image
5 Cents Wide legend; non-magnetic coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Jamaica flagJamaica
  • Years of Minting:
    1969-1989
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Milled
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date), The Franklin Mint, Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
5 Cents Wide legend; non-magnetic Reference Price

Reference Price

n/a

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

5 Cents Wide legend; non-magnetic Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) to the left, head turned right, on a rock. Value below, toothed rim.

Engraver:

Christopher Ironside

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms of Jamaica.

Engraver:

Christopher Ironside

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Milled

5 Cents Wide legend; non-magnetic Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

JAMAICA 1987 OUT OF MANY ONE PEOPLE

Reverse:

FIVE CENTS 5

5 Cents Wide legend; non-magnetic Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Size

5 Cents Wide legend; non-magnetic sizes
  • Weight:2.8 g
  • Diameter:19.4 mm
  • Thickness:1.5 mm
  • Edge:Milled

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