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5 Cents (Narrow legend; non-magnetic)
🇯🇲 Jamaica · 5 Cents (Narrow legend; non-magnetic)
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 19.4 mm |
| Mintmark | FM |
| Mintage | 8,168 Combined across issues: FM 2,608; FM 5,560; Proof issues: 4,049 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↑ Medal |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Christopher Ironside |
| Reference | KM# 53 |
| Collector's Key World ID | CKW-JAM-488 |
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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How many 1979 Jamaica 5 Cents (Narrow legend; non-magnetic) coins were minted?
8,168 were struck (Combined across issues: FM 2,608; FM 5,560; Proof issues: 4,049).
What is a 1979 Jamaica 5 Cents (Narrow legend; non-magnetic) made of?
Copper-nickel, weighing 2.8 g.
What is the melt value of a 1979 Jamaica 5 Cents (Narrow legend; non-magnetic)?
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 1979 Jamaica 5 Cents (Narrow legend; non-magnetic) 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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