© Essor Prof
© Essor Prof
1 Cent F.A.O.; wide legend
| Aluminium (NS4 Alloy) | 1.22 g | 21.08 mm |
| Issuer | Jamaica |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of Jamaica (central bank) |
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1975-2002 |
| Value | 1 Cent (0.01 JMD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1969-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium (NS4 Alloy) |
| Weight | 1.22 g |
| Diameter | 21.08 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 15 February 2018 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#901 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Ackee fruit above value, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LET US PRODUCE MORE FOOD
1
· ONE CENT ·
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Plain
Comment
Ackee (Blighia Sapida) is the national fruit of Jamaica and is considered a delicacy. It is an evergreen tree that grows about 10 meters tall, with a short and a dense crown.
In 2000 a Brilliant Uncirculated set was issued to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of The Bank of Jamaica.
