Convert Sri Lankan Rupee to Jamaican Dollar
Please provide values below to convert Sri Lankan Rupee [LKR] to Jamaican Dollar [JMD], or Convert Jamaican Dollar to Sri Lankan Rupee.
How to Convert Sri Lankan Rupee to Jamaican Dollar
1 LKR = 1.88369883337758 JMD
Example: convert 15 LKR to JMD:
15 LKR = 15 × 1.88369883337758 JMD = 28.2554825006637 JMD
Sri Lankan Rupee to Jamaican Dollar Conversion Table
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Sri Lankan Rupee
The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) is the official currency of Sri Lanka, used for all monetary transactions within the country.
History/Origin
The Sri Lankan Rupee was introduced in 1872 during British colonial rule, replacing the Indian Rupee. It has undergone various changes and decimalization over the years, with the current form established in 1978.
Current Use
Today, the LKR is the legal tender in Sri Lanka, used in everyday transactions, banking, and trade. It is managed by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka and is actively traded in foreign exchange markets.
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.