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10 Dollars International Year of the Child; piedfort
1979 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Jamaica |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 10 Dollars 10 JMD = USD 0.06 |
| Currency | Dollar (1969-date) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#219672 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 International Year of the Child was a United Nations observance in 1979 that aimed to promote the rights and well-being of children around the world. To commemorate this event, Jamaica issued a special piedfort version of their 10 dollar coin, which features a unique design that includes a portrait of a child and the inscription "International Year of the Child" on the reverse. The coin was minted in silver and has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 CHI | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Dollars (International Year of the Child; piedfort) 1979 coin.
