25 Dollars (Decade for Women) 1984 front 25 Dollars (Decade for Women) 1984 back
25 Dollars (Decade for Women) 1984 photo
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25 Dollars Decade for Women

1984 year
Silver (.925) 23.44 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Jamaica
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1984
Value
25 Dollars 25 JMD = USD 0.16
Currency
Dollar (1969-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
23.44 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#219348
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Woman with basket on head, map of Jamaica behind. Decade for Women logo at left and right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITED NATIONS
1984
DECADE FOR WOMEN

Comment

Mule. Denomination error for KM#115

Interesting fact

The 1984 Jamaican Decade for Women 25 Dollar coin was designed by artist and feminist activist, Dr. Edna Manley. She was the first woman to design a coin for the Bank of Jamaica, and her design features a stylized image of a woman's face, symbolizing the strength and resilience of women. The coin was issued to commemorate the United Nations' International Women's Year, and it has become a sought-after collector's item due to its unique design and historical significance.