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5 Cents Narrow legend; non-magnetic
| Copper-nickel | 2.8 g | 19.4 mm |
| Issuer | Jamaica |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1971-1984 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 JMD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1969-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 19.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1995 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#10383 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) towards left, head turned right, on a rock, value below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE CENTS
5
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Jamaican 5 Cents (Narrow legend; non-magnetic) coin from 1971-1984 is that it was made of copper-nickel, a metal alloy that is resistant to corrosion and has a long lifespan, making it an ideal material for coins that are meant to be used for a long period of time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 FM | 14000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 FM | 17000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1973 FM | 28000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 FM | 22000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 FM | 4683 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 FM | 1802 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 FM | 597 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 FM | 1282 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1979 FM | 2608 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 FM | 3668 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 FM | 482 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents (Narrow legend; non-magnetic) 1971-1984 coin.
