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½ Penny - Elizabeth II Jamaican Coinage
1969 year| Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) | 4.5 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Jamaica |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1969 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound (1822-1969) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21805 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 35% |
Reverse
Coat of arms of Jamaica.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JAMAICA
1869 HALF PENNY 1969
OUT OF MANY ONE PEOPLE
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1969 Jamaican ½ Penny coin is that it features a unique portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by sculptor and engraver, Arnold Machin. The portrait was specifically created for the Jamaican coinage and has a distinctive style that sets it apart from other coins featuring the Queen's image.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Jamaican Coinage) 1969 coin.
