Australian Dollar to Jamaican Dollar — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: Australia, Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Australian Antarctic Territory, Christmas Island and others

Currency Code, Symbol: AUD, AU$

Denominations of coins in circulation: 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, $2

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: $5, $10, $20, $50, $100

History: The Australian dollar (symbol: $ ,code: AUD, number 036) is the currency of the Commonwealth of Australia. It is used not only on the territory of Australia, but also on the adjacent islands: Cocos Islands, Norfolk, and Christmas Islands. $ is identified as AUD or by the classic dollar sign on the global financial market.One AUD is 100 cents. It has come into action in 1966, replacing the Australian pound. Since the late 80s, banknotes have been being made from special flexible plastic instead of paper. It makes money last longer in humid Australian climate. Interestingly, all banknotes have the same height, but are different in length. On the notes you can find portraits of historical and political figures, important buildings and objects. Australia also regularly issues commemorative coins worth 50 cents.Read More

Country of Circulation: Jamaica

Currency Code, Symbol: JMD, $

Denominations of coins in circulation: $1, $5, $10, $20

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: $50, $100, $500, $1000

History: The Jamaican dollar is the national currency issued and used for payment on the territory of Jamaica. On the international market, it is traditionally called JMD. Inside the country, the term is JD or J$.Cents are used as change for the Jamaican dollar. One JMD correlates to 100 cents. $ has been used for payment since 1969. Before that time, there had been Jamaican pounds. Along with them, there had been the British West Indies dollar. The Cayman Island had used this currency for a long time as well. However, later on, this state created its own currency. Today, Cayman uses the Cayman Islands dollar.Read More