1 Penny - Elizabeth II (Jamaican Coinage) 1969 front 1 Penny - Elizabeth II (Jamaican Coinage) 1969 back
1 Penny - Elizabeth II (Jamaican Coinage) 1969 photo
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1 Penny - Elizabeth II Jamaican Coinage

1969 year
Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) 7.5 g 27.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Jamaica
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1969
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Pound (1822-1969)
Composition
Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel)
Weight
7.5 g
Diameter
27.0 mm
Thickness
1.83 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#21806
Rarity index
33%

Reverse

Coat of arms of Jamaica with supporters.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
JAMAICA
1869 ONE PENNY 1969
OUT OF MANY ONE PEOPLE

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1969 Jamaican 1 Penny coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 25th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation. The coin's reverse side depicts a portrait of the Queen, surrounded by a wreath of flowers and the inscription "25th Anniversary of Coronation" in bold letters. This design was only used for this specific coin and is not found on any other Jamaican coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1969  5000 - - - - - -

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