One scoped currency identity. Changes to subdivisions, scale, standard, instruments or issuers do not by themselves create children. A distinct account unit can remain a successor. Current currency in the inherited endpoint register. Dated observations: 1972; this does not establish the entire lifetime.
No distinct successor currency is established in the loaded view.
Monetary history 2 events
Includes dated issues, standards, subdivisions and institutional changes. Each event retains the source's date qualifications.
1 May 1972National currency introduction
The currency board began its new issue on 1 May 1972. Jamaican currency returned through banks was exchanged for an equivalent Cayman amount; Jamaican notes and coins remained legal tender through 31 August 1972.
C530
1972-05-01Territorial currency replacement
Cayman currency replaced Jamaican dollars at equal unit value during the 1972 changeover. Jamaican cash retained legal tender through 31 August.
C945
Evidence & research notes 2 claims
Dated observations, not a proven complete lifespan.
Supported C530
The currency board began its new issue on 1 May 1972. Jamaican currency returned through banks was exchanged for an equivalent Cayman amount; Jamaican notes and coins remained legal tender through 31 August 1972.