1 Dollar Wide legend

€1.00
IssuerJamaica
Year1969-1970
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dollar (1 JMD)
CurrencyDollar (1969-date)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight29 g
Dimensions38 mm
Thickness3.0 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Paul Vincze
In circulation to1995
Reference(s) KM#50, Schön#28
Obverse descriptionCoat of arms of Jamaica.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringJAMAICA ONE DOLLAR 1970 OUT OF MANY ONE PEOPLE
Reverse descriptionBust of first Prime Minister Sir Alexander Bustamante facing right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· BUSTAMANTE · FIRST PRIME MINISTER 1962-67
EdgeReeded
MintFranklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
Royal Mint, Llantrisant, United
Kingdom (1968-date)
Mintage1969  - - 47 000
1969  - Proof - 30 000
1970  - Franklin Mint; Matte - 5 000
1970  - Franklin Mint; Proof - 14 000
Catalog ID4621804470
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