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10 Cents Independence
1983 year| Copper-nickel | 5.65 g | 23.6 mm |
| Issuer | Jamaica |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1983 |
| Value | 10 Cents (0.10 JMD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1969-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.65 g |
| Diameter | 23.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1995 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#62536 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Butterfly within leafy sprigs above value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TEN CENTS
10
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 10 Cents (Independence) 1983 coin from Jamaica features a unique design that commemorates the country's independence from British colonial rule, which was achieved on August 6, 1962. The coin's design includes an image of a Jamaican national hero, Marcus Garvey, who played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence. The coin's reverse side features the national symbols of Jamaica, including the Jamaican flag and the national bird, the swallowtail hummingbird.
