Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Jamaican Coins

Do you have a foreign coin and want to know its value? Leave a comment/question and I will do my best to find out the price and history for you

My most recent find was this 1 dollar Jamaican coin. It is dime sized and was given to me as such after a purchase. This is 1996 Jamaican dollar, the fourth I found in change.
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This example is among the worst I got. Usually the are so bright and unscratched that they would grade BU(Brilliant Uncirculated). This example is low grade maybe Fine.




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Here's the stats for this coin....
Year: 1996
Mintage: Not yet listed.
Metal: Nickel-Clad Steel
Value: Unc $1.00

This is my 27th Jamaican coin I found in my change. Most of these coins were found in recent years, there has been a surge in Caribbean coins in NYC and a big downturn of Canadian.

The oldest Jamaican coin I found was a 1975 10¢ coin.
The most valuable Jamaican coin I found was a $20.00 coin from 2000 it's valued at $3.00 in uncirculated condition.
The Jamaican coin I most frequently find are the dollar coins, I found 17 of them all returned as dimes, despite the 7-sided shape.

Do you have a foreign coin and want to know its value? Leave a comment/question and I will do my best to find out the price and history for you

258 dollars worth, for Comments/Questions click here.:

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Anonymous said...

How do they make a fake error?

Man said...

How do they make a fake error?

Bleach off the original Fed. Stamp and the copy the same stamp on using a printer.

If you suspect it may be a true error get good clear pictures of the note on both sides and one more of the actual error. Put them online somewhere and share the link here and for other currency collectors to evaluate.

Calvin-Paul Stewart said...

I have a coin that has United States of America, an eagle perched on a shield with 11 stars and 6 vertical stripes, and the year 1930 one one side. On the other side, it says filipinas, five, and a portrait of a man sitting on something. The type of denomination is faded beyond recognition. I am just wondering what kind of coin this is.

Man said...

United States of America, an eagle perched on a shield with 11 stars and 6 vertical stripes, and the year 1930 one one side. On the other side, it says filipinas, five, and a portrait of a man sitting on something. The type of denomination is faded beyond recognition.

It is a Five Centavos coin from the Philippines when they were under the American rule.

It's about $0.60 in good grade which what you described.

Anonymous said...

I have the same thing but my coin is slightly misaligned. When you line up the front and turn the coin the back is off just a bit. Is that how the coin is suppose to be or was it a misprint?

Man said...

I have the same thing but my coin is slightly misaligned. When you line up the front and turn the coin the back is off just a bit. Is that how the coin is suppose to be or was it a misprint?

Slight Misalignment is an error but so common that it has no extra value.

Anonymous said...

I have a 1992 Jamaican 1 dollar coin. It looks like the one at the top of the page, except it is perfectly round and its gold looking. It has Sir Alexander Bustamante on the front with the dates 1884-1977 under the picture. The back has the shild with the two people on each side and says Out Of Many, One People. Thank you. please respond to wildone383kj@yahoo.com

Man said...

1992 Jamaican 1 dollar coin. It looks like the one at the top of the page, except it is perfectly round and its gold looking...

Yes normal for pre-1993 Jamaican Dollars.
Just $1.00.

Anonymous said...

i have a 2000 $20 jamaican coin that says "THE RT. EXCELLENT MARCUS GARVEY NATIONAL HERO" on it, how much is it worth in America?

Man said...

2000 $20 jamaican coin that says "THE RT. EXCELLENT MARCUS GARVEY NATIONAL HERO"

About $1.50 in extra-fine

fisherwoman243 said...

I have a 1999 $10 Jamaican coin and a 2000 $20 Jamaican coin. What are their values? Thank you

fisherwoman243 said...

To better my previous description: 1999 $10 Jamaican coin w/"THE RT EXCELLENT GEORGE WILLIAM GORDON NATIONAL HERO" & a 2000 $20 Jamaican coin w/"THE RT EXCELLENT MARCUS GARVEY NATIONAL HERO" (brass around edge, silver middle) Thanks

Man said...

1999 $10 Jamaican coin about $1.50
2000 $20 Jamaican coin about $1.50

They are common and I'm assuming at extra-fine grade.

Anonymous said...

front says SR. Alexander Bustamante 1884-1977 and the back says $1 1991. Jamacan coin. What is it made of and what is it worth in the us?

Man said...

front says SR. Alexander Bustamante 1884-1977 and the back says $1 1991. Jamacan coin

Nickel-Brass
About $1.00 in extra-fine

Anonymous said...

front says BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND 1981 back says PFENNIG 10.What kind of coin, where is it from and what is it worth in the us?

Man said...

front says BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND 1981 back says PFENNIG 10

Germany
10 Pfennig
About $0.10 in extra-fine

Anonymous said...

1997 and 2003. front says ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS back says $1. Silver around the edge and copper colored center. What are they worth in the us? What are they made of?

Anonymous said...

What is the german coin made out of?

Man said...

1997 and 2003. front says ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS back says $1

Bi-Metallic:
Stainless-steel ring
Aluminum Bronze center

About $0.60 each in extra-fine

Man said...

What is the german coin made out of?

Brass Plated Steel

Anonymous said...

Front says liberty ingod we trust back united states of america half dollar. 4 of them 1977 1981 1986 1995 what are they worth and what are they made of?

front says liberty in god we trust 1979 13 STARS back says united states of america one dollar E-PLURIBUS UNUM 12 STARS. HOW MUCH IT IS WORTH AND WHAT IT IS MADE OF.

Anonymous said...

FRONT SAYS ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS BACK $5 2004
WHAT IS IT WORTH IN THE US?

Man said...

Front says liberty ingod we trust back united states of america half dollar. 4 of them 1977 1981 1986 1995
Copper-nickel clad over a copper center
Just $0.50 each

front says liberty in god we trust 1979 13 STARS back says united states of america one dollar
Copper-nickel clad over a copper center
Just $1.00

Man said...

ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS BACK $5 2004

Aluminum-Bronze center
Stainless Steel ring
About $3.00 in extra-fine

Anonymous said...

i found a lincolon wheat pennie its a 1909 s vdb in really good condition and i found a 1972 double die i have checked all of these whith a magnet so they should not be fake you can email me at sethgrant2000@yahoo.com thanks

Man said...

lincolon wheat pennie its a 1909 s vdb in really good condition
--About $1,000.00

1972 double die about $500.00

Anonymous said...

i have a 1999 jamaican $1.00 coin what is its value

Man said...

1999 jamaican $1.00 coin about $0.20 in very-fine

Anonymous said...

i have a jamaican $20 dollars 2001, jamaican $10 dollar 2008, 2 jamaican $1 dollar 2008and then i have republique francaise with a lady on the front then on the back liberte egalte praternite 5 centimes 1998

Man said...

jamaican $20 dollars 2001 about $1.50
jamaican $10 dollar 2008 about $1.50
jamaican $1 dollar 2008 about $0.40

republique francaise with a lady on the front then on the back liberte egalte praternite 5 centimes 1998
--From France about $0.10

Shandu said...

I was glad to see your post on the ten dollar jamaican from 2008. Can you tell me the price of a 1993 phillipine piso?

Shandu said...

Oops, just noticed it's actually a 2009, I was reading the wrong side.

Man said...

ten dollar jamaican from 2009 about $1.50
Value does not change much for these modern coins.

1993 phillipine piso about $1.25 in circulated

Bret said...

I have a jamaican $20 coin it has a gold ring around it that say The Rt. Excelent Marcus Garvey national hero dated 2000 how much is it worth?

Man said...

jamaican $20 coin it has a gold ring around it that say The Rt. Excelent Marcus Garvey national hero dated 2000

About $1.50 in extra-fine the ring is actually brass

Unknown said...

I recently got a small collection of Jamaica coins with proof set. Purchased in 1971. Denominations: Five Dollars, One Dollar, 25 cent, 20 cent, 10 cent, 5 cent and 1 cent. I have the certificate of anuthenticity dated. How much are these worth? thanks

Man said...

Jamaica coins with proof set. Purchased in 1971. Denominations: Five Dollars, One Dollar, 25 cent, 20 cent, 10 cent, 5 cent and 1 cent.

About $50.00

Vince V. said...

1972 Jamaica 25 cent piece, in protective sleeve that says, "Franklin Mint Collectors Society at Montego Bay"
Aboard S.S. Michelangelo November 25, 1972

Courtesy of the Bank of Jamaica
Mint Condition
I looked online the other ones are silver this one is gold colored. Any idea what its worth? thank you :)

Man said...

1972 Jamaica 25 cent piece, in protective sleeve that says, "Franklin Mint Collectors Society at Montego Bay"
Aboard S.S. Michelangelo November 25, 1972

Courtesy of the Bank of Jamaica
Mint Condition
I looked online the other ones are silver this one is gold colored.


Not a 25 piece instead a medallion from the Franklin Mint. These were sold to members attached to a card.

It is gold-plated silver generally with these specification:

24 karat Gold plated over 92.5% Silver (ASW 0.22 ounce, AGW 0.02 ounce)7.3g (0.26 ounce), 26.2mm (1.03in)

About $20.00

That said a few versions were made and if the size and weight are bigger than the price doubles.

Anonymous said...

I ave just found a 2001 marcus garvey jamaican coin, it is a 20 dollar coin, but i want to know its wort5h in the usa

Man said...

2001 marcus garvey jamaican coin, it is a 20 dollar coin

In fine condition, about $0.25 in collectors value and about $0.22 in exchange value.

Anonymous said...

I just found a $20.00 Jamaican 2001 coin in my basement & it says "The RT Excellent Marcus Garvey National Hero". Can you tell me what it is worth?
dodi_prangler@yahoo.com

Man said...

$20.00 Jamaican 2001 coin in my basement & it says "The RT Excellent Marcus Garvey National Hero"

About $1.50

Anonymous said...

I would like to know the value of the $20 gold Jamaican coin issued in honor of Jamaica's 10th anniversary of Independence 1972 & was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint. It is uncirculated.

Man said...

$20 gold Jamaican coin issued in honor of Jamaica's 10th anniversary of Independence 1972 & was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint. It is uncirculated.

About $325.00

Anonymous said...

I have a 1$ JAMACIAN GOLD COIN FROM 1986 THE RT.EXCELLENT MARCUS GARVEY ON THE FRONT.

I ALSO HAVE ANOTHER 1$ GOLD COIN FROM THE REPUBLICA DOMINICANA PESO 1983 WITH THREE HEADS ON THE BACK SIDE. HOW MUCH IS THESE WORTH...

Man said...

1$ JAMACIAN GOLD COIN FROM 1986 THE RT.EXCELLENT MARCUS GARVEY ON THE FRONT.
--No such thing recheck date and denomination.

I ALSO HAVE ANOTHER 1$ GOLD COIN FROM THE REPUBLICA DOMINICANA PESO 1983 WITH THREE HEADS ON THE BACK SIDE.
--About $1.00

DAVID P said...

DUDE USE YOUR CELL PHONE CAMERA THEN JUST TRANSFER THE IMAGES TO YOUR PC USEING MICROSOFT SOFTWARE USALLY COMES WITH THE PC ITS A BETTER CAMERA THEN JUST ABOUT MANY REGULAR DIDGITAL CAMERAS WHATS A GOLDEN COLOR JAMAICA HALF PENNY AND A JAMAICA PENNY WORTH IN BU CONDITION THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP AND YOUR SITE IT TAKES ALL MY TIME JUST TO KEEP UP WITH MY STUFF ON HERE THANKS AGAIN ROBERT AND SORRY FOR THE CAPS IM NOT SCREAMING ITS JUST EASIER FOR ME TO SEE IN MY OLDER AGE

Man said...

GOLDEN COLOR JAMAICA HALF PENNY AND A JAMAICA PENNY WORTH IN BU CONDITION

What year?

Anonymous said...

I have a couple foreign coins, a 1996 Eire 5p from Ireland, a 1975? 2 paise from india,1996 Jamaican one dollar coin, 1979 20c Mexico, 1958 six pence Canadian I think, 2 dollar 1996 Canadian coin, 1986 Philippian 50 sentimo, and a 1998 bank of Uganda 100 shillings.

Man said...

1996 Eire 5p from Ireland about $0.10
1975? 2 paise from india about $1.00
1996 Jamaican one dollar coin about $0.50
1979 20c Mexico about $0.15
1958 six pence Canadian I think, Great Britain about $0.75
2 dollar 1996 Canadian coin just $2.00
1986 Philippian 50 sentimo about $0.10
1998 bank of Uganda 100 shillings about $0.75

Anonymous said...

What is the value of a 1975 Elizabeth II New Penny?

Man said...

1975 Elizabeth II New Penny

About $0.05

Unknown said...

$1 coin from 2015, worth a $1?

Man said...

$1 coin from 2015, worth a $1?

Yes still new and no reports about it being special so $1.00 or less depending on exchange value.

Unknown said...

I have a Jamaica one dollar 2005 RT. EXCELLENT SIR ALEXANDER BUSTAMANTE. How much is it worth? In really good condition.

Anonymous said...

Have the same coin but it a 94 very clean condition???

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