Currency Dollar (JMD)
Facial value 0,01
Years of issue 1969 – 1971
Metal Bronze
Ø in mm 21
Art.-No. JM00.01A
Price EUR  35,00

Ackee fruit. The ackee tree grows about 10 metres tall, it is native to tropical West Africa. Although having a long-held reputation as being poisonous with potential fatalities, the fruit arils are renowned as delicious when ripe, prepared properly, and cooked. They are a feature of various Caribbean cuisines. Ackee is the national fruit of Jamaica and is considered a delicacy.