10 Dollars (Arrival in the New World; copper-nickel) 1990 front 10 Dollars (Arrival in the New World; copper-nickel) 1990 back
10 Dollars (Arrival in the New World; copper-nickel) 1990 photo
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10 Dollars Arrival in the New World; copper-nickel

1990 year
Copper-nickel 22.45 g -
Description
Issuer
Jamaica
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1990
Value
10 Dollars 10 JMD = USD 0.06
Currency
Dollar (1969-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
22.45 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#169156
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bust of Christopher Columbus facing forward at left, sailing ship on sea at right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ARRIVAL IN THE NEW WORLD
COLUMBUS

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 10 Dollar coin from Jamaica, issued in 1990 to commemorate the "Arrival in the New World," features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. One interesting fact about this coin is that it depicts a stylized image of a Taino Indian, who were the indigenous people of Jamaica before the arrival of European colonizers. The coin's design also includes a map of the Caribbean and a sailing ship, symbolizing the arrival of Christopher Columbus and the European explorers who came to the New World. This coin serves as a reminder of the significant cultural exchange that took place between the Taino people and European colonizers, shaping the history and identity of Jamaica.