10 Dollars (Jamaican unity; copper-nickel) 1978 front 10 Dollars (Jamaican unity; copper-nickel) 1978 back
10 Dollars (Jamaican unity; copper-nickel) 1978 photo

10 Dollars Jamaican unity; copper-nickel

1978 year
Copper-nickel - 45 mm
Description
Issuer
Jamaica
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1978
Value
10 Dollars 10 JMD = USD 0.06
Currency
Dollar (1969-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Diameter
45 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#169052
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

Heads of eight different ethnic people forming a circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: OUT OF MANY, ONE PEOPLE

Interesting fact

The Jamaican unity coin, which features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of a Jamaican national hero on the other, was designed by renowned Jamaican artist and sculptor, Edna Manley. Manley was a prominent figure in Jamaica's artistic community and is known for her work in various mediums, including sculpture, painting, and printmaking. Her design for the unity coin was chosen through a national competition, and it has become an iconic symbol of Jamaican unity and pride.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1978 FM 1559 - - - - - -

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