Convert Jamaican Dollar to Kenyan Shilling
Please provide values below to convert Jamaican Dollar [JMD] to Kenyan Shilling [KES], or Convert Kenyan Shilling to Jamaican Dollar.
How to Convert Jamaican Dollar to Kenyan Shilling
1 JMD = 1.23936021133249 KES
Example: convert 15 JMD to KES:
15 JMD = 15 × 1.23936021133249 KES = 18.5904031699873 KES
Jamaican Dollar to Kenyan Shilling Conversion Table
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Jamaican Dollar
The Jamaican Dollar (JMD) is the official currency of Jamaica, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Jamaican Dollar was introduced in 1969, replacing the Jamaican Pound at a rate of 1 dollar = 1.5 pounds. It has undergone various redenominations and reforms over the years to stabilize the economy.
Current Use
Today, the Jamaican Dollar is widely used in everyday transactions, banking, and commerce across Jamaica, with coins and banknotes issued by the Bank of Jamaica.
Kenyan Shilling
The Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the official currency of Kenya, used as the country's legal tender for all transactions.
History/Origin
Introduced in 1966, replacing the East African shilling, the Kenyan Shilling has undergone various denominations and reforms to stabilize and modernize Kenya's currency system.
Current Use
The KES is widely used in Kenya for everyday transactions, banking, and trade, and is also accepted in some neighboring regions for cross-border commerce.