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© Yurek70
5 Dollars Independence; silver proof
1983 year| Silver (.500) | 18.56 g | 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 | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 18.56 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#169324 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Head of Norman W. Manley facing left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NORMAN W. MANLEY - PREMIER 1959-1962
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1983 Jamaican $5 Independence silver proof coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates Jamaica's independence from Great Britain, which was achieved on August 6, 1962. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse side depicts a stylized image of a Jamaican man and woman standing together, symbolizing the country's unity and independence. The coin's silver content and proof finish add to its collectibility and numismatic value.
