Jamaica | 1969 – 2022 | Dollar

Overview of the Coin Collection of Jamaica

Jamaica, an island nation in the Caribbean Sea, has used the Jamaican dollar (JMD) as its official currency since 1969. The currency is subdivided into 100 cents, although cent denominations ceased to be in use from 2018 onwards.

Introduction

The Jamaican dollar, denoted as J$, is distinguished from other dollar-denominated currencies and has been integral to Jamaica’s economy since its introduction.

Evolution

First Series (1969-2022): Coins introduced in 1969 included various denominations such as 1, 5, 10, 20, 25, and 50 cents, as well as 1, 5, 10, and 20 dollars. These coins have been circulated over the decades with some denominations seeing updates in designs and materials.

In Jamaica, the current circulating coins include the 1 cent, 10 cents (dime), 25 cents (quarter), 50 cents, and 1 dollar denominations. These coins are widely used for everyday transactions throughout the country, reflecting their importance in the local economy and daily commerce.

Key Features

Second Series:

• 1 cent: 1969-2022
• 5 cents: 1969-2022
• 10 cents: 1969-2022
• 20 cents: 1969-2022
• 25 cents: 1969-2022
• 50 cents: 1969-2022
• 1 dollar: 1969-2022
• 5 dollars: 1969-2022
• 10 dollars: 1969-2022
• 20 dollars: 1969-2022

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