Jamaica 5-CENTS (KM46)

American Crocodile

The American Crocodile is the only crocodilian species in Jamaica. Normally, it is a shy animal and will avoid confrontations unless harassed.

You can see one of these shy fellows atop the Jamaican coat of arms.

This coin was first issued in 1969, and was issued through 1984 with modified obverses (KM53, 102).


Diameter
19.3 mm
Composition
Copper-Nickel
Catalogue #
KM46
Obverse Legend
JAMAICA
Reverse Legend
FIVE CENTS 5

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