Bank of Jamaica Bill of Exchange 12th November 1850

Bank of Jamaica Bill of Exchange 12th November 1850

The first attempt at a local bank in Jamaica was known as The Bank of Jamaica (no connection to the modern Bank of Jamaica) established 1st September, 1836. They never issued commercial banknotes but Bills of Exchange as shown above dated November 1850. It was closed a couple of years after this and sold to Colonial Bank.

Signed by Thomas A. Cargill Manager and Isaac O. Jones as Cashier Engraved and Printed by Perkins, Bacon London.

In 1850 this bank was located at 15, 16 and 17 Port Royal Street, Kingston

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