Jamaica’s Finance Minister says new banknotes set for public launch by mid-June
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Jamaica’s Finance Minister says new banknotes set for public launch by mid-June

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Jamaica’s Finance and Public Service Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke says the nation’s new collection of banknotes could be able to be launched to most people by mid-June.

The replace was offered on Tuesday as Clarke opened the 2023/2024 Funds Debate within the Home of Representatives.

“The timeline for the problem of the brand new notes into circulation by the Financial institution of Jamaica (BOJ) requires the banks to finish the variation of their automated banking machines (ABMS) and different tools,” Clarke mentioned.

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He mentioned that the method is advancing at a gradual tempo.

“Following calibration of the ABMs, testing is scheduled for Could 2023 with a view for implementation by mid-June 2023,” he mentioned.

Clarke additionally mentioned that the BOJ’s public relations marketing campaign shall be absolutely rolled out by finish of March 2023.

The brand new 2,000-dollar observe will bear the photographs of late former prime ministers Edward Seaga and Michael Manley.

Former prime ministers Hugh Shearer and Donald Sangster will grace the upgraded 5,000-dollar observe.

On the similar time, nationwide heroes, founding fathers, and cousins Norman Manley and Sir Alexander Bustamante would be the spotlight of the upgraded 1000-dollar banknote.

Nationwide heroes Sam Sharpe and Nanny of the Maroons will share the upgraded 500-dollar observe, and nationwide heroes Paul Bogle and George William Gordon will seem collectively on the upgraded 50-dollar observe.

Jamaica’s first nationwide hero, Marcus Garvey, will seem alone on the upgraded 100-dollar banknote.

The options of the brand new banknotes embody:

  • Newest in materials know-how to supply banknotes of larger sturdiness;
  • Higher sturdiness reduces the frequency of alternative and, subsequently, the whole-of-life price of banknotes;
  • New applied sciences enable for enhanced security measures making counterfeiting extraordinarily troublesome, additional lowering the whole-of-life price of banknotes;
  • New applied sciences enable for options that higher meet the wants of the visually impaired;
  • Clear shade and different distinctions amongst and between banknotes of various denominations;
  • A number of banknote printers will have the ability to print Jamaican banknotes, thus rising competitors and offering higher assurance of aggressive pricing sooner or later.