10 Dollars (Manatee) 1997 front 10 Dollars (Manatee) 1997 back
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10 Dollars Manatee

1997 year
Silver (.925) 28.8 g 38.61 mm
Description
Issuer
Jamaica
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
10 Dollars 10 JMD = USD 0.06
Currency
Dollar (1969-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
28.8 g
Diameter
38.61 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#146986
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Two West Indian manatees (Trichechus manatus).

Script: Latin

Lettering: PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE

Interesting fact

The Manatee coin is a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not intended for general circulation and was instead produced for collectors. It's made of silver (.925) and weighs 28.8 grams. Despite its small size, the coin has a unique feature - it has a convex shape, which gives it a distinctive look and feel. This design choice was intended to resemble the rounded shape of a manatee, which is a large aquatic mammal found in Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean. The coin's design also features an image of a manatee on one side and the Jamaican coat of arms on the other. Overall, this coin is a beautiful and unique collector's item that showcases Jamaica's natural beauty and wildlife.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  500 - - - - - -

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