This listing is for the photographed 1970 Bank of Jamaica 10 Shillings Bank Note. This note was issued under the Bank of Jamaica Law of 1960. The obverse of this note has a portrait of Sir Alexander Bustamante on the left end. The reverse portrays a tropical harbor scene on the right end. Watermark of a pineapple. Note is in Choice Very Fine (VF+) condition, crisp note! Beautiful note with bright colors, perfect addition to any collection! P#54 (Pick Number 54).
The Great Depression of the 1930s hit the British colony of Jamaica particularly hard compared to other Caribbean islands. They experienced numerous labor strikes and riots during this time, resulting in their heavy reliance on support from the British Government. In 1958 Jamaica started to gain autonomy from the British Empire, becoming part of the Federation of the British West Indies. Their involvement
in the FWI was a divisive issue, resulting in Jamaica leaving the federation and becoming their own independent nation by 1962, becoming part of the British Commonwealth. This note was issued within the short 4-year span when Jamaica was under British rule while part of the FWI. Super interesting piece of British Colonial and Caribbean history!
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1970 Bank of Jamaica 1 Dollar Banknote - Law of 1960 Issue - First Issue Note - 1970 Jamaica One Dollar Crisp Note - P#54
