Jamaican Dollar
OriginJamaica
First Minted1969
MaterialVarious
TypeCurrency
About Jamaican Dollar
Replaced the Jamaican pound in 1969 at 2 dollars to 1 pound, decimalizing Jamaican currency. Featured national heroes including Marcus Garvey and Nanny of the Maroons on banknotes. The Jamaican dollar has depreciated significantly since introduction. Jamaican coins feature national symbols including the swallowtail hummingbird and the national tree. The Bank of Jamaica was established in 1960.
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