Summary

1/2 Penny, Issued by Jamaica, 1963
Minted by Royal Mint, London

Obverse Description

Crowned bust of the Queen facing right; around, QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND

Reverse Description

A shield bearing the arms and crest of the colony dividing the date 1963, around below on scroll INDUS UTERQUE SERVIET UNI; around, JAMAICA HALF PENNY

Edge Description

Plain

Significance

The colony of Jamaica obtained independance on 6 August 1962 as a constitutional monarchy with Elizabeth II as Queen of Jamaica

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