10 Dollars (International Year of the Child) 1979 front 10 Dollars (International Year of the Child) 1979 back
10 Dollars (International Year of the Child) 1979 photo
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10 Dollars International Year of the Child

1979 year
Silver (.925) 22.4500 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Jamaica
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1979
Value
10 Dollars 10 JMD = USD 0.06
Currency
Dollar (1969-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
22.4500 g
Diameter
39 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#45997
Rarity index
62%

Reverse

Child playing cricket with map of Jamaica in background. UNICEF logo at lower left, Year of the Child logo at lower right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE CHILD

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1979 Jamaican $10 International Year of the Child silver coin features a unique design that showcases the island nation's commitment to the welfare and development of its young citizens. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of a smiling child, surrounded by the inscription "International Year of the Child" and the date "1979." The reverse side of the coin depicts a stylized image of a family, with the father, mother, and child surrounded by a wreath of flowers. The coin's silver content and weight also make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1979 CHI 20000 - - - - - -

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