Jamaica (Coins)


	Area: 4,411 square miles Population: 2,400,000


	Discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1494, this island became British Territory in 1670. Following the temporary membership of the West Indian Federation, Jamaica declared her independence on August 6th, 1962. Jamaica is a member of the British Commonwealth.

				Monetary System

		4 Farthings = 1 Penny, 12 Pence = 1 Shilling, 20 Shillings = 1 Pound;

			since September 8th, 1969: 100 Cents = 1 Jamaica Dollar


	1938 Jamaica 1 Farthing (Ni-Bra) - XF




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	Obverse crowned head of George VI (1895-1952), facing to left. Rev. coat of arms, value and date. Impressive obverse tone with red and blue over bright luster. Red and gray tone reverse with a dark area that keeps this one from being better, as it carries just light marks. *(View image for more detail.)*

Item Number	Price
JAMACN1F938	$3.50


	1958 Jamaica 1 Penny (Ni-Bra) - VF




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	Obverse head of Queen Elizabeth II facing to right. Rev. coat of arms. Wonderful golden brown coin with even wear and minimal marks for the very fine grade. Will fill in for a budget price in most sets. *(View image for more detail.)*

Item Number	Price
JAMACN1P958	$1.00


	1961 Jamaica 1 Penny (Ni-Bra) VF




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	Obverse bust of Queen Elizabeth II. right. Rev. coat of arms. Light golden color with a couple of dark spots present. Detail average for grade. *(View image for more detail.)*

Item Number	Price
JAMCN1961	$0.75


	1990 Jamaica 10 Cents (Cu-Ni) AU




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	Obverse coat of arms. Rev. butterfly on lignum vitae tree, branch with blossoms. Nice luster with trace of brandy at very rim edge. *(Image doesn’t do this coin justice.)*

Item Number	Price
JAMCN1990	$0.75


	1993 Jamaica 10 Cents (Cu-Ni) - UNC




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	Obverse portrait of Paul Bogle. Rev. coat of arms. Pretty uncirculated coin is not done justice by the image which makes it appear a bit dark. Sharp strike and wonderful presence. *(View image for more detail.)*

Item Number	Price
JAMCN10C993	$1.15


	1993 Jamaica 1 Dollar (Ni-Bra) UNC




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	Obverse Sir Alexander Bustamante. Rev. coat of arms. Bright reflective gold nickel brass coin with beautiful blues and reds present. Sharp uncirculated example. *(View image for more detail.)*

Item Number	Price
JAMCN1993	$2.25


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