This week I came prepared. I packed up six weeks worth of coins and brought them out to the boat with me to scan and highlight. This first week, I chose the island nation of Jamaica.
Prior to 1962, Jamaica was under British rule, and therefor used their coinage. After claiming independence in '62, they converted to decimal coinage in 1969 that they still use today. 100 cents equals 1 dollar.
For more information on the Jamaican Dollar, please click HERE.
Images are of the same coins, obverse and reverse.
TOP ROW LEFT TO RIGHT:
1996 1 Dollar Nickel Brass 18.67mm | Sir Alexander Bustamante
1992 1 Dollar Nickel Brass 23.8mm
1969 10 Cents Copper-Nickel 23.6mm
1992 10 Cents Nickel Plated Steel | Paul Bogle
BOTTOM ROW LEFT TO RIGHT:
1969 1 Cent Bronze | Ackee Fruit
1983 1 Cent Aluminum 20.05mm
1992 5 Cents Nickel Plated Steel 19.4mm | American Crocodile
1996 25 Cents Copper Plated Steel 19.97mm | Marcus Garvey
As you can see I don't have many, or any really old coins from the country. But reading the links provided about the currency and the people and things that have inspired the nation is captivating. Hope you enjoyed another week!
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