This is Jamaican currency. It is the common thousand dollar bill. The man on the bill is Michael Manley. He was the Prime Minister of Jamaica. His accomplishments changed the lives of numerous people.
Jamaica is a Caribbean country. It is found south of Florida. It is located in the Caribbean Sea. Jamaica is the third largest island in the area also called West Indies.
The Jamaican government prints its own money.
In America, common currency denominations are the one, five, ten, twenty and hundred dollar bills. In Jamaica, the denominations are very different. Exchange rates do apply. For instance, the Jamaican thousand dollar bill is worth about seven American dollars. Even I get confused.
Michael Manley's portrait is featured on the Jamaican thousand dollar bill. He was a popular leader of his country. He first became leader in 1972. He made several changes to the government. These changes inspired many to leave the island in search of a new home.
People always traveled back and forth between America and Jamaica when the economy was strong. In the 80's, the Jamaican economy weakened. Several large factories closed. There were labor strikes. As a result, the value of the Jamaican thousand dollar plummeted.
