1 Dollar (Non-magnetic) 1990-1993 front 1 Dollar (Non-magnetic) 1990-1993 back
1 Dollar (Non-magnetic) 1990-1993 photo
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1 Dollar Non-magnetic

 
Nickel brass (70% Copper, 24.5% Zinc, 5.5% Nickel) 9 g 23.99 mm
Description
Issuer
Jamaica
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1990-1993
Value
1 Dollar (1&nbspJMD)
Currency
Dollar (1969-date)
Composition
Nickel brass (70% Copper, 24.5% Zinc, 5.5% Nickel)
Weight
9 g
Diameter
23.99 mm
Thickness
2.64 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1995
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#5653
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

Bust of Sir Alexander Bustamante facing forward.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SIR ALEXANDER BUSTAMANTE
1884 - 1977

Edge

Reeded with inscription.

Script: Latin

Lettering: BANK ★ OF ★ JAMAICA ★

Comment

Sir William Alexander Bustamante, born as William Alexander Clarke in Hanover Parish (Jamaica), became the first prime minister of Jamaica in 1962. In 1969 he was declared to be a National Hero.

Interesting fact

The 1990-1993 Jamaican 1 Dollar coin was the first coin to feature a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with a distinctly Caribbean twist - she is depicted wearing a wreath of tropical flowers, symbolizing the island nation's rich cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1990  5000000 - - - - - -
1991  - - - - - -
1992  - - - - - -
1993  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar (Non-magnetic) 1990-1993 coin.