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5 Dollars Independence; copper-nickel
1983 year| Copper-nickel | - | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Jamaica |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1983 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 JMD = USD 0.032 |
| Currency | Dollar (1969-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#62540 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Head of Norman W. Manley facing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NORMAN W. MANLEY - PREMIER 1959-1962
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1983 Jamaican $5 Independence coin is made of copper-nickel, but it's also known for its unique shape. Instead of being a traditional round coin, it's shaped like a hexagon, which gives it a distinctive look and feel. This unique shape was chosen to symbolize the diversity and uniqueness of Jamaican culture.
