Bank of Jamaica
The Bank of Jamaica (Jamaican Patois: Bangk a Jumieka) is the central bank of Jamaica located in Kingston. It was established by the Bank of Jamaica Act 1960 and was opened on May 1, 1961.
| Headquarters | Kingston, Jamaica |
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| Established | May 1, 1961 |
| Ownership | 100% state ownership |
| Governor | Richard Byles (effective August 19, 2019) |
| Central bank of | Jamaica |
| Currency | Jamaican dollar JMD (ISO 4217) |
| Reserves | 2 660 million USD |
| Interest on reserves | 5.50% |
| Website | www |
It is responsible for the monetary policy of Jamaica on the instruction of the Minister of Finance.
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