Jamaica 1969 5 cents

from the Stonecat Collection

This type was struck by the Royal Mint for Jamaica in 1969-72, 1975-89. It used the module of the old copper-nickel sixpence of the sterling coinage system. The Franklin mint also produced this denomination with narrow letters (KM 53) in 1971-84.

Recorded mintage: 12,008,000 plus 30,000 proofs.

Specification: 2.83 g, copper-nickel, reeded edge, 19.4 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 46.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1969 penny
• 1970 cent
• 1978 5 cents
• Coins and currency dated 1969