Jamaicans have until July 1 to use old banknotes – BOJ

Notice of Demonetization of Old Cotton Banknotes » Bank of Jamaica

Bank of Jamaica wishes to bring to the public’s attention the attached Gazette, with “Effective Date” for the notice of 1 April 2025.  The Gazette gives notice of the demonetization of the old cotton banknotes comprised of the $5000, $1000, $500, $100 and $50 denominations.  Please be advised that three months after the Effective Date, that is on 1 July 2025, the old cotton banknotes will no longer be legal tender, in that, they cannot be used f…

Jamaicans have until July 1 to use old banknotes – BOJ

Jamaicans are being advised by the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ) that the old banknotes will no longer be legal tender effective Tuesday, July 1. This means that the old cotton $5,000, $1,000, $500, $100 and $50 banknotes cannot be used for transactions...