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5 Cents Wide legend; non-magnetic
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 2.8 g | 19.4 mm |
| Issuer | Jamaica |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1969-1989 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 JMD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1969-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 19.4 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1995 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#1077 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
Crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) to the left, head turned right, on a rock. Value below, toothed rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIVE CENTS
5
Engraver: Christopher Ironside
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Cents (Wide legend; non-magnetic) coin from Jamaica made of Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) weighing 2.8 g is that it was designed by the Jamaican artist and sculptor, Edna Manley. She was a prominent figure in Jamaican art and culture, and her work can be found in various museums and galleries around the world. The coin's design features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a representation of a Jamaican national symbol, the hummingbird, on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | 30000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 | 6000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 6010000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 2400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1978 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 2272000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 2001000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 992000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 | 3508000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1985 | 4760000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1986 | 14504000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1987 | 13166000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 | 9780000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1989 | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents (Wide legend; non-magnetic) 1969-1989 coin.
