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20 Cents (FAO; narrow legend)
🇯🇲 Jamaica · 20 Cents (FAO; narrow legend)
| Weight | 11.3 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Mintmark | FM |
| Mintage | 2,672 Combined across issues: FM 1,282; FM 1,390; Proof issues: 6,058 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↑ Medal |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Reference | KM# 73 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-JAM-594 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1978 Jamaica 20 Cents (FAO; narrow legend) coins were minted?
2,672 were struck (Combined across issues: FM 1,282; FM 1,390; Proof issues: 6,058).
What is a 1978 Jamaica 20 Cents (FAO; narrow legend) made of?
Copper-nickel, weighing 11.3 g.
What is the melt value of a 1978 Jamaica 20 Cents (FAO; narrow legend)?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1978 Jamaica 20 Cents (FAO; narrow legend) a key date?
It's a more common issue overall, though scarcer varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.
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