| Issuer | Jamaica |
| Year | 1983 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50 JMD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1969-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 12.45 g |
| Dimensions | 30 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Decagonal (10-sided) Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | 1995 |
| Reference(s) | KM#106, Schön#75 |
| Obverse description | Coat of arms of Jamaica. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | 21ST ANNIVERSARY • JAMAICA • INDEPENDENCE 1962 1983 OUT OF MANY, ONE PEOPLE 50 ¢ FM |
| Reverse description | Bust of Marcus Garvey facing front-right. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | THE RT. EXCELLENT MARCUS GARVEY 1887 - 1940 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | (FM) Franklin Mint (The Franklin Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date) |
| Mintage | 1983 FM - Proof - 1983 FM - Special Uncirculated - |
| Catalog ID | 6289737850 |
| Comments |
