Convert Kenyan Shilling to Jamaican Dollar
Please provide values below to convert Kenyan Shilling [KES] to Jamaican Dollar [JMD], or Convert Jamaican Dollar to Kenyan Shilling.
How to Convert Kenyan Shilling to Jamaican Dollar
1 KES = 0.806867923349628 JMD
Example: convert 15 KES to JMD:
15 KES = 15 × 0.806867923349628 JMD = 12.1030188502444 JMD
Kenyan Shilling to Jamaican Dollar Conversion Table
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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.
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.