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½ Penny - Elizabeth II Arms with supporters
| Nickel brass | 4.5 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Jamaica |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1964-1966 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1822-1969) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1969 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#8342 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Jamaica with supporters.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JAMAICA
HALF PENNY 1964
OUT OF MANY ONE PEOPLE
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1964-1966 Jamaican ½ Penny coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the traditional image of the British monarch, the coin bears the coat of arms of Jamaica, which includes a shield with a lion and a unicorn, supported by two Taino Indians. This design was only used on Jamaican coins during this specific time period, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 1440000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | 1200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 | 1680000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny - Elizabeth II (Arms with supporters) 1964-1966 coin.
