The Jamaican Pound is a historical currency that was used in Jamaica before the country adopted the Jamaican Dollar in 1969. The pound was subdivided into 20 shillings, and each shilling was further divided into 12 pence. The transition to the dollar was part of a broader effort to modernize the currency system and align it with international standards. The Jamaican Dollar is now the official currency of Jamaica, and it is represented by the symbol J$ or simply $ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies. The dollar is subdivided into 100 cents, and it plays a crucial role in the country's economy and trade.