1 Cent (F.A.O.; narrow legend; set issue) 1976-1984 front 1 Cent (F.A.O.; narrow legend; set issue) 1976-1984 back
1 Cent (F.A.O.; narrow legend; set issue) 1976-1984 photo
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1 Cent F.A.O.; narrow legend; set issue

 
Aluminium 1.2 g 21.05 mm
Description
Issuer
Jamaica
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1976-1984
Value
1 Cent (0.01&nbspJMD)
Currency
Dollar (1969-date)
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.2 g
Diameter
21.05 mm
Shape
Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
15 February 2018
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#10382
Rarity index
26%

Reverse

Ackee (Blighia sapida) fruit above value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LET US PRODUCE MORE FOOD
1
· ONE CENT ·

Engraver: Christopher Ironside

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Cent coin from Jamaica, issued between 1976 and 1984, has a unique feature - it has a narrow legend. This means that the text on the coin is thinner and more compact than on other coins, which gives it a distinctive look.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1976 FM 1802 - - - - - -
1977 FM 597 - - - - - -
1978 FM 1282 - - - - - -
1979 FM 2608 - - - - - -
1980 FM 3668 - - - - - -
1981 FM 482 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Cent (F.A.O.; narrow legend; set issue) 1976-1984 coin.