Jamaica 5 Cents, 1983

Independence

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Jamaica Jamaica
Currency Dollar (1969 – 9999)
Coin type Non-circulating coin
Denomination 5 Cents
Year 1983
Ruler Elizabeth II (1952–2022)
Composition Aluminium
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique Milled
Weight (g) 2.83
Diameter (mm) 19.4
Demonetized 1995

Description

5 Cents from Jamaica. Issued in 1983. Struck in Aluminium. Measures 19.4 mm and weighs 2.83 g.

Obverse
Coat of arms of Jamaica at centre.
Reverse
American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) towards left, head turned right, on a rock, value below.
Edge
Reeded

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1983 FM — Proof 38%
1983 FM — Special Uncirculated 75%

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