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Country: Jamaica, British Commonwealth
Queen: Elizabeth II (1952-Date)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1993 (1990-1993)
Value: 1 Dollar (1 JMD 1969-Date)
Composition: Nickel Brass
Weight: 8 g
Diameter: 23.99 mm
Mintage: Unknown
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: AU/MS
References: KM# 145
Obverse:
Jamaican coat of arms with legends above and below
Lettering:
JAMAICA
OUT OF MANY, ONE PEOPLE
ONE DOLLAR 1993
Reverse:
Sir Alexander Bustamante facing with name above and dates of birth and death below
Lettering:
SIR ALEXANDER BUSTAMANTE
1884 - 1977
Edge:
Reeded with inscription
Lettering: BANK * OF JAMAICA
Comments:
Sir William Alexander Clarke Bustamante GBE PC (24 February 1884 – 6 August 1977) was a Jamaican politician and labour leader, who, in 1962 became the first prime minister of Jamaica. He founded the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union following the 1938 labour riots, and the Jamaican Labour Party in 1943. Bustamante is honoured in Jamaica with the title National Hero of Jamaica in recognition of his achievements.
Reference : KM# 145
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5...
Collection : Elizabeth II - Queen of the United Kingdom (1952-2022)