Jamaica coins catalog

 Jamaica - colony of the Great Britain (before 1962)

Shilling=12 pence; Penny=4 farthings

Victoria queen of Great Britain (1837-1901)

1 penny 1887 (1869-1900)
1869, 1870, 1871, 1880, 1882, 1884, 1885, 1887, 1888, 1889, 1890, 1891, 1893, 1894, 1895, 1897, 1899, 1900
copper-nickel
JAMAICA PENNY
VICTORIA QUEEN 1887
Value - 10-15 USD

 

 

1/2 penny 1884 (1869-1900)
1869, 1870, 1871, 1880, 1882, 1884, 1885, 1887, 1888, 1889, 1890, 1891, 1893, 1894, 1895, 1897, 1899, 1900
copper-nickel
JAMAICA HALF PENNY
VICTORIA QUEEN 1884
Value - 25-35 USD

 

 

1 farthing 1880 (1880-1900)
1880, 1882, 1884, 1885, 1887, 1888, 1889, 1890, 1891, 1893, 1894, 1895, 1897, 1899, 1900
copper-nickel
JAMAICA FARTHING
VICTORIA QUEEN 1880
Value - 10-15 USD

 

 

Edward VII king of Great Britain (1901-1910)

1 penny 1903 (1902-1903)
copper-nickel
JAMAICA ONE PENNY
EDWARD VII KING AND EMPEROR 1903
Value - 10-15 USD

 

1 penny 1910 (1904-1910)
1904, 1905, 1906, 1907, 1909, 1910
copper-nickel
JAMAICA ONE PENNY
EDWARD VII KING AND EMPEROR 1910
Value - 10-15 USD

 

 

1/2 penny 1906 (1904-1910)
1904, 1905, 1906, 1907, 1909, 1910
copper-nickel
JAMAICA HALF PENNY
EDWARD VII KING AND EMPEROR 1906
Value - 5-10 USD

 

 

1 farthing 1903 (1902-1903)
copper-nickel
JAMAICA FARTHING
EDWARD VII KING AND EMPEROR 1903
Value - 25-35 USD

 

1 farthing 1904 (1904-1910)
1904, 1905, 1906, 1907, 1909, 1910
copper-nickel
JAMAICA FARTHING
EDWARD VII KING AND EMPEROR 1904
Value - 8-12 USD

 

 

George V king of Great Britain (1910-1936)

1 penny 1918 (1914-1928)
1914, 1916, 1918, 1919, 1920, 1928
copper-nickel
JAMAICA ONE PENNY
GEORGE V KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA 1918
Value - 10-15 USD

 

1/2 penny 1920 (1914-1928)
1914, 1916, 1918, 1919, 1920, 1928
copper-nickel
JAMAICA HALF PENNY
GEORGE V KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA 1920
Value - 8-12 USD

 

1 farthing 1928 (1914-1934)
1914, 1916, 1918, 1919, 1926, 1928, 1932, 1934
copper-nickel
JAMAICA FARTHING
GEORGE V KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA 1928
Value - 10-15 USD

 

 

George VI king of Great Britain (1936-1952)

1 penny 1937
nickel-brass
JAMAICA ONE PENNY / 1937
GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA
Value - 4-6 USD

 

1 penny 1945 (1938-1947)
1938, 1940, 1942, 1945, 1946, 1947
nickel-brass
JAMAICA ONE PENNY / 1945
GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA
Value - 3-5 USD

 

1 penny 1950 (1950, 1952)
nickel-brass
JAMAICA ONE PENNY / 1950
KINGGEORGE THE SIXTH
Value - 4-7 USD

 

 

1/2 penny 1937
nickel-brass
JAMAICA HALF PENNY / 1937
GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA
Value - 20-25 USD

 

1/2 penny 1938 (1938-1947)
1938, 1940, 1942, 1945, 1947
nickel-brass
JAMAICA HALF PENNY / 1938
GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA
Value - 5-8 USD

 

1/2 penny 1950 (1950, 1952)
nickel-brass
JAMAICA HALF PENNY / 1950
KING GEORGE VI THE SIXTH
Value - 5-8 USD

 

 

1 farthing 1937
nickel-brass
JAMAICA FARTHING / 1937
GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA
Value - 20-30 USD

 

1 farthing 1938 (1938-1947)
1938, 1942, 1945, 1947
nickel-brass
JAMAICA FARTHING / 1938
GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA
Value - 10-15 USD

 

1 farthing 1952 (1950, 1952)
nickel-brass
JAMAICA FARTHING / 1952
KING GEORGE VI THE SIXTH
Value - 10-15 USD

 

 

Elizabeth II queen of Great Britain (1952-2022)

1 penny 1962 (1953-1963)
1953, 1955, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963
nickel-brass
JAMAICA ONE PENNY / 1962
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Value - 1-3 USD

 

1/2 penny 1963 (1955-1963)
1955, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963
nickel-brass
JAMAICA HALF PENNY / 1963
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Value - 1-3 USD

 

 

Kingdom of Jamaica in the British Commonwealth (since 1962)

Shilling=12 pence; Penny=4 farthings

5 shillings 1966
copper-nickel
commemorative coin
VII Commonwealth Games
JAMAICA FIVE SHILLINGS
1966 VII BRITISH EMPIRE AND COMMONWEALTH GAMES KINGSTON JAMAIKA
Value - 8-10 USD

 

 

1 penny 1965 (1964-1967)
1964, 1965, 1966, 1967
nickel-brass
circulation coinage
JAMAICA ONE PENNY / 1965
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Value - 1-3 USD

 

1 penny 1969
copper-nickel-zinc
commemorative coin
Centenary of Jamaican coins minting
JAMAICA / 1869 ONE PENNY 1969
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Value - 8-12 USD

 

 

1/2 penny 1964 (1964-1966)
1964, 1965, 1966
nickel-brass
circulation coinage
JAMAICA HALF PENNY / 1964
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Value - 1-3 USD

 

1/2 penny 1969
copper-nickel-zinc
commemorative coin
Centenary of Jamaican coins minting
JAMAICA / 1869 HALF PENNY 1969
QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND
Value - 10-15 USD

 

 

Reform 1969
Dollar=100 cents

20 dollars 2001 (2000- )
2000, 2001, 2002, 2006, 2008, 2015, 2017, 2018
bi-metallic - copper-nickel/brass
JAMAICA TWENTY DOLLARS / Arms with supporters
THE RT. EXCELLENT MARCUS CARVEY NATIONAL HERO 2001 / Bust facing
Value - ~1 USD

 

 

10 dollars 2005 (1999-2005)
1999, 2000, 2002, 2005
nickel plated steel
circulation coinage
scalloped
JAMAICA TEN DOLLARS 2005 / Arms with supporters
THE RT. EXCELLENT GEORGE WILLAM GORDON NATIONAL HERO / Bust facing
Value - <1 USD

 

10 dollars 2012 (2008- )
2008, 2009, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2018
nickel plated steel
rounded
JAMAICA TEN DOLLARS 2012 / Arms with supporters
THE RT. EXCELLENT GEORGE WILLAM GORDON NATIONAL HERO / Bust facing
Value - <1 USD  USD

 

 

10 dollars 1992
silver
commemorative coin
500th Anniversary of Columbus’ Discovery of the New World
JAMAICA TEN DOLLARS 1992 / Arms with supporters
500TH ANNIVERSARY OF COLUMBUS ARRIVAL IN THE NEW WORLD 1492-1992 / Several ships at sea
Value - 35-45 USD

 

10 dollars 1993
silver
commemorative coin
40th Anniversary - Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II
JAMAICA TEN DOLLARS 1993 / Arms with supporters
ELIZABETH II D G REISING FID DEF 1953-1993 / Crowned bust facing holding scepters
Value - 30-40 USD

 

10 dollars 1994
silver
commemorative coin
Royal Visit
JAMAICA TEN DOLLARS 1994 / Arms with supporters
ROYAL VIZIT JAMAICA MARCH 1994 / Standing sailor beating drum on map of Jamaica to left of ship with cameo above
Value - 35-45 USD

 

 

5 dollars 1974 (1974-1979)
1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979
copper-nickel
circulation coinage
JAMAICA / FIVE DOLLARS 1974 / Arms with supporters
NORMAN W.MANLEY - PREMIER 1959-1962 / Head left
Value - 10-15 USD

 

5 dollars 1996 (1994- )
1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2014, 2017, 2018
nickel plated steel
circulation coinage
JAMAICA FIVE DOLLARS 1996 / Arms with supporters
THE RT. EXCELLENT NORMAN MANLEY NATIONAL HERO / Head left
Value - <1 USD

 

 

5 dollars 1993
nickel plated steel
commemorative coin
100 years since the birth of Norman Manley
JAMAICA / FIVE DOLLARS 1993 / Arms with supporters
NORMAN W.MANLEY 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF BIRTH 1893-1993 / Head left
Value - 4-6 USD

 

 

1 dollar 1970 (1969-1970)
copper-nickel
circulation coinage
JAMAICA / ONE DOLLAR 1970 / Arms with supporters
BUSTAMANTE FIRST PRIME MINISTER 1962-67 / Bust right
Value - 5-8 USD

 

1 dollar 1973 (1971-1990)
1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
copper-nickel
circulation coinage
JAMAICA / ONE DOLLAR 1973 / Arms with supporters
BUSTAMANTE FIRST PRIME MINISTER 1962-67 / Bust right
Value - 5-6 USD

 

1 dollar 1991 (1990-1993)
1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
nickel-brass
circulation coinage
JAMAICA ONE DOLLAR 1991 / Arms with supporters
SIR ALEXANDER BUSTAMANTE / 1884-1977 / Bust facing
Value - ~1 USD

 

1 dollar 1993 (1993-1994)
brass plated steel
circulation coinage
JAMAICA ONE DOLLAR 1993 / Arms with supporters
SIR ALEXANDER BUSTAMANTE / 1884-1977 / Bust facing
Value - ~1 USD

 

1 dollar 2003 (1994-2008)
1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2008
nickel plated steel
circulation coinage
7-sided
JAMAICA ONE DOLLAR 2003 / Arms with supporters
THE RT. EXCELLENT ALEXANDER BUSTAMANTE NATIONAL HERO / Bust facing
Value - <1 USD

 

1 dollar 2012 (2008-2018)
2008, 2009, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018
nickel plated steel
rounded
JAMAICA ONE DOLLAR 2012 / Arms with supporters
THE RT. EXCELLENT ALEXANDER BUSTAMANTE NATIONAL HERO / Bust facing
Value - <1 USD

 

 

1 dollar 1981
copper-nickel
commemorative coin
FAO
WORLD FOOD DAY / OCTOBER 16 1981 / World globe above produce
JAMAICA / ONE DOLLAR / Arms with supporters
Value - 5-6 USD

 

1 dollar 1982
copper-nickel
commemorative coin
World Soccer Championship
JAMAICA / ONE DOLLAR / Arms with supporters
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP OF FOOTBALL 1982 / Goalie catching attempted score
Value - 5-6 USD

 

 

50 cents 1975 (1975-1990)
1975, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
copper-nickel
JAMAICA FIFTY CENTS 1975 / Arms with supporters
THE RT. EXCELLENT MARCUS CARVEY 1887-1940 / Bust facing
Value - 1-2 USD

 

50 cents 1976 (1976-1984)
1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
copper-nickel
JAMAICA FIFTY CENTS 1976 / Arms with supporters
THE RT. EXCELLENT MARCUS CARVEY 1887-1940 / Bust facing
Value - 4-6 USD

 

 

25 cents 1984 (1969-1990)
1969, 1970, 1973, 1975, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
copper-nickel
25 TWENTY FIFE CENTS / Streamer-tailed hummingbird
JAMAICA 1984 / Arms with supporters
Value - 3-4 USD

 

25 cents 1973 (1971-1984)
1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
copper-nickel
25 TWENTY FIFE CENTS / Streamer-tailed hummingbird
JAMAICA 1973 / Arms with supporters
Value - 5-6 USD

 

25 cents 1993 (1991-1994)
1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
nickel plated steel
JAMAICA TWENTY FIFE CENTS 1993 / Arms with supporters
THE RT. EXCELLENT MARCUS CARVEY 1887-1940 / Bust facing
Value - <1 USD

 

25 cents 2003 (1995-2012)
1995, 1996, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2008, 2012
copper plated steel
JAMAICA TWENTY FIFE CENTS 2003 / Arms with supporters
THE RT. EXCELLENT MARCUS CARVEY NATIONAL HERO / Bust facing
Value - <1 USD

 

 

20 cents 1969 (1969-1990)
1969, 1970, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990
copper-nickel
circulation coinage
20 TWENTY CENTS / Mahoe trees
JAMAICA 1969 / Arms with supporters
Value - 1-2 USD

 

20 cents 1974 (1971-1976)
1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976
copper-nickel
circulation coinage
20 TWENTY CENTS / Mahoe trees
JAMAICA 1974 / Arms with supporters
Value - 2-3 USD

 

20 cents 1978 (1977-1984)
1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
copper-nickel
circulation coinage
20 TWENTY CENTS / FORESTRY FOR DEVELOPMENT / Mahoe trees
JAMAICA 1978 / Arms with supporters
Value - 5-10 USD

 

 

20 cents 1976 (1976-1987)
1976, 1981, 1982, 1984, 1987
copper-nickel
commemorative coin
FAO
20 TWENTY CENTS / FORESTRY FOR DEVELOPMENT / Mahoe trees
JAMAICA 1976 / Arms with supporters
Value - 1-2 USD

 

20 cents 1981 (1981-1988)
1981, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988
copper-nickel
commemorative coin
FAO
20 TWENTY CENTS / WORLD FOOD DAY OCTOBER 16.1981
JAMAICA 1981 / Arms with supporters
Value - 1-2 USD

 

20 cents 1981
copper-nickel
commemorative coin
FAO
20 TWENTY CENTS / WORLD FOOD DAY OCTOBER 16.1981
JAMAICA 1981 / Arms with supporters
Value - 1-2 USD

 

 

10 cents 1969 (1969-1989)
1969, 1970, 1972, 1975, 1977, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
copper-nickel
10 TEN CENTS / Butterfly within leafy sprigs
JAMAICA 1969 / Arms with supporters
Value - 1-2 USD

 

10 cents 1974 (1971-1984)
1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
copper-nickel
10 TEN CENTS / Butterfly within leafy sprigs
JAMAICA 1974 / Arms with supporters
Value - 2-3 USD

 

10 cents 1990
nickel plated steel
10 TEN CENTS / Butterfly within leafy sprigs
JAMAICA 1990 / Arms with supporters
Value - 5-10 USD

 

10 cents 1991 (1991-1994)
1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
nickel plated steel
JAMAICA TEN CENTS 1991 / Arms with supporters
THE RT. EXCELLENT PAUL BOGLE NATIONAL HERO / Bust facing
Value - ~1 USD

 

10 cents 1996 (1995-2012)
1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2008, 2012
copper plated steel
JAMAICA TEN CENTS 1996 / Arms with supporters
THE RT. EXCELLENT PAUL BOGLE NATIONAL HERO / Bust facing
Value - <1 USD

 

 

5 cents 1969 (1969-1989)
1969, 1970, 1972, 1975, 1977, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
copper-nickel
5 FIFE CENTS / American crocodile
JAMAICA 1969 / Arms with supporters
Value - <1 USD

 

5 cents 1974 (1971-1984)
1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
copper-nickel
5 FIFE CENTS / American crocodile
JAMAICA 1974 / Arms with supporters
Value - <1 USD

 

5 cents 1993 (1990-1993)
1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
nickel plated steel
5 FIFE CENTS / American crocodile
JAMAICA 1993 / Arms with supporters
Value - ~1 USD

 

 

1 cent 1971 (1969-1971)
1969, 1970, 1971
bronze
circulation coinage
1 ONE CENT / Ackee fruit
JAMAICA 1971 / Arms with supporters
Value - <1 USD

 

1 cent 1971 (1971-1975)
1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975
bronze
circulation coinage
1 ONE CENT / Ackee fruit
JAMAICA 1971 / Arms with supporters
Value - ~1 USD

 

1 cent 1976 (1976-1984)
1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984
aluminium
circulation coinage
1 ONE CENT / LET US PRODUCE MORE FOOD / Ackee fruit
JAMAICA 1971 / Arms with supporters
Value - ~1 USD

 

 

1 cent 1971 (1971-1974)
1971, 1972, 1973, 1974
bronze
commemorative coin
FAO
1 ONE CENT / LET US PRODUCE MORE FOOD / Ackee fruit
JAMAICA 1971 / Arms with supporters
Value - <1 USD

 

1 cent 1996 (1975-2002)
1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2002
aluminium
commemorative coin
FAO
1 ONE CENT / LET US PRODUCE MORE FOOD / Ackee fruit
JAMAICA 1996 / Arms with supporters
Value - ~1 USD

 

 

 

 

Coins of Jamaica in the catalog are presented divided by historical periods, indicating the main characteristics and differences by type.
Inside the sections, the coins are sorted by denomination - from large to small.
The cost of the coin is approximate and is indicated specifically for the coin shown in the picture. You can use this price to evaluate similar coins (of the same type), but remember that the value is affected by many factors, such as the state of preservation and the date of minting. The cost of coins of the same type can vary greatly depending on the number of surviving copies.
Coins of Jamaica presented on this page are not sold or bought - this is only a catalog.