½ Penny 1938-1947 [Jamaica]

Coins-America

Reverse
Around the edge of the coin are inscriptions in English: at the top, "JAMAICA", and at the bottom, "HALF PENNY". The central part features the 1875 coat of arms of Jamaica in the form of a shield. To the left of it is the number "19", and to the right, "42", together forming the year of issue: "1942". The coin's edge is decorated with raised denticles.
Obverse
The central part of the coin features the left-facing profile of George VI. Along the rim is the text in English: "GEORGE VI KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA". The coin's edge is decorated with raised denticles.