Jamaica ½ Penny - Elizabeth II, 1969

Jamaican Coinage

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Jamaica Jamaica
Currency Pound (1822 – 1969)
Coin type Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1969
Ruler Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Composition Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel)
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 4.5
Diameter (mm) 22.5
Thickness (mm) 1.65
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Penny from Jamaica. Issued in 1969. Struck in Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel). Measures 22.5 mm and weighs 4.5 g.

Obverse
Crowned portrait of Queen Elizabeth II facing right.
Reverse
Coat of arms of Jamaica.
Edge
Plain

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage au unc Comment Frequency
1969  30K € 2,60 € 3,10 85%
1969  5K — — Proof 16%

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