| Issuer | Jamaica |
| Year | 1975-1990 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50 JMD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1969-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 12.43 g |
| Dimensions | 31.37 mm |
| Thickness | 2.21 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Decagonal (10-sided) Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | 1995 |
| Reference(s) | KM#65 |
| Obverse description | Coat of arms of Jamaica. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | JAMAICA FIFTY 1985 CENTS OUT OF MANY ONE PEOPLE |
| Reverse description | Bust of Marcus Garvey facing front-right. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | THE RT. EXCELLENT MARCUS GARVEY 1887-1940 |
| Edge | Smooth |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1975 - - 12 010 000 1984 - - 2 000 000 1985 - - 2 119 000 1985 - Proof - 1986 - - 3 404 000 1987 - - 5 545 000 1988 - - 10 505 000 1988 - Proof - 1989 - - 5 000 000 1989 - Proof - 1990 - Proof - |
| Catalog ID | 8286487910 |
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