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5 Shillings JMD
P-51Aa
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- Country: “Jamaica” (0%)
- Currency: “JMD” (0%)
- Denomination: “5 Shillings” (0%)
- Series name: “Bank of Jamaica Law 1960 series” (0%)
- Series year: “1960” (0%)
- Issue year: “1960” (0%)
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What's on the note
Front: Queen Elizabeth II (1926–2022), Queen of Jamaica and other Commonwealth realms from 1952 to 2022. This note was issued during the early years of her reign, when Jamaica was still transitioning from colonial currency to decimal coinage. The front features decorative guilloché patterns, the denomination 'CINQUECENTO LIRE' in large letters, and ornate baroque scrollwork with allegorical figures at left representing the Bank of Italy's authority.
Back: The Jamaican coat of arms featuring the national motto 'Out of Many, One People', flanked by two Taino figures (representing Jamaica's indigenous heritage), a crocodile and pineapples. The shield displays a red cross with five golden pineapples and the Royal Crest with the British lion above. Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at left, with the inscription 'BANK OF JAMAICA' and denomination 'FIVE SHILLINGS'. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company, Limited as noted at bottom.
How it was made
Signatures: Acting Governor: G.A. Brown
Security features: watermark,intaglio,microprint
Jamaica in North America
Jamaica in North America. Other countries on the same continent shown in muted grey.
Background & history
This 5 shillings note was issued under the Bank of Jamaica Law 1960, which established the Bank of Jamaica as the island's central bank following independence preparations. The shilling currency system was used in Jamaica from 1840 to 1969, when it was replaced by the decimal Jamaican dollar at a rate of 10 shillings = 1 dollar. This series, printed by De La Rue, features Queen Elizabeth II and represents Jamaica's status as a Commonwealth realm. The note was withdrawn from circulation in 1969 during the currency decimalization. The signature is that of G.A. Brown, who served as Acting Governor during this transitional period. Serial prefix 'FM' indicates a specific print run within the series.
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How it came to me
Note shows moderate circulation with visible folds, creases, and some soiling. Paper remains intact with no major tears. Colors remain reasonably vibrant though somewhat faded.
What it's worth now
Valuation history (1)
| date | low | high | currency | source | note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-10 09:37:37 | 15.0 | 40.0 | USD | ai | from claude-sonnet-4-5 |
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