Jamaica ½ Penny - George VI, 1938 – 1947
With "King and Emperor"; Large Head
Information
Country
Jamaica
Jamaica
Currency
Pound
(1822 – 1969)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Penny
Year
1938 – 1947
Ruler
George VI
(1936–1952)
Composition
Nickel brass
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
4.5
Diameter (mm)
22.5
Thickness (mm)
1.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Penny from Jamaica. Issued from 1938 to 1947. Struck in Nickel brass. Measures 22.5 mm and weighs 4.5 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned head of King George VI facing left.
- Reverse
- Coat of arms of Jamaica. (Both Indies serving one.)
- Edge
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vg | f | vf | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 960K | — | € 0,71 | € 1,60 | € 9,50 | 26% | ||
| 1947 | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.4% | |
| 1945 | 960K | — | € 0,13 | € 1,70 | — | 27% | ||
| 1945 | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.6% | |
| 1942 | 960K | — | € 0,10 | € 0,74 | — | 24% | ||
| 1940 | 960K | — | € 0,36 | € 0,72 | — | 25% | ||
| 1940 | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.8% | |
| 1938 | 960K | € 0,75 | € 0,75 | € 0,75 | — | 25% | ||
| 1938 | — | — | — | — | — | Proof | 0.1% |
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