50 Cents (Marcus Garvey) 1987 front 50 Cents (Marcus Garvey) 1987 back
50 Cents (Marcus Garvey) 1987 photo
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50 Cents Marcus Garvey

1987 year
Copper-nickel 12.5 g 31.3 mm
Description
Issuer
Jamaica
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1987
Value
50 Cents (0.50&nbspJMD)
Currency
Dollar (1969-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
12.5 g
Diameter
31.3 mm
Thickness
2.3 mm
Shape
Decagonal (10-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1995
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#46811
Rarity index
84%

Reverse

Bust of Marcus Garvey facing forward.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MARCUS GARVEY 100th ANNIVERSARY OF BIRTH
1887-1987

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The Marcus Garvey coin, issued in 1987, was the first coin in Jamaica's "Great Jamaicans" series, which honors notable figures in Jamaican history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1987  500 - - - - - -

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