Reverse In the central part, an American crocodile is depicted on a rock near water. Below it is the numeral "5". In the upper part, along the rim, the English text: "FIVE CENTS".
Obverse In the central part is the national coat of arms adopted in 1962. Below it is the motto in English: "OUT OF MANY - ONE PEOPLE". In the upper part, along the rim, the country's name in English: "JAMAICA". At the bottom is the inscription "ONE DOLLAR" and the year of issue, 1972.