Convert Hong Kong Dollar to Jamaican Dollar
Please provide values below to convert Hong Kong Dollar [HKD] to Jamaican Dollar [JMD], or Convert Jamaican Dollar to Hong Kong Dollar.
How to Convert Hong Kong Dollar to Jamaican Dollar
1 HKD = 0.0490374974621668 JMD
Example: convert 15 HKD to JMD:
15 HKD = 15 × 0.0490374974621668 JMD = 0.735562461932502 JMD
Hong Kong Dollar to Jamaican Dollar Conversion Table
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Hong Kong Dollar
The Hong Kong Dollar (HKD) is the official currency of Hong Kong, issued by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, and used for daily transactions and financial activities in Hong Kong.
History/Origin
The Hong Kong Dollar was introduced in 1935, replacing the Hong Kong British Pound, and has since evolved through various monetary arrangements, including pegging to the US Dollar since 1983 to stabilize the currency.
Current Use
Today, the HKD is widely used in Hong Kong for all forms of commerce, banking, and international trade, and is one of the most traded currencies in the world.
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.