Caribbean
Jamaica (JAM)
9 series · 21 pieces · 9 with images
33% of Jamaica pieces in collection (7 / 21)
Series complete 3 · partial 0 · purchased 1 · wanted 5 · of 9 series
StatusCurrent state
CapitalKingston
LanguageEnglish, Jamaican Patois
CurrencyJamaican dollar
First emission5 March 1952
Scouting since1910
AssociationThe Scout Association of Jamaica ↗
The issuing authority
Jamaica issued its first postage stamps in 1860. Jamaica Post is the postal administration. The capital is Kingston. Current issues are denominated in Jamaican dollar.
Scouting
The national Scout organisation is The Scout Association of Jamaica, with origins in 1910. It is the body recognised by the World Organization of the Scout Movement (member since 1963).
Series
1st Caribbean Boy Scout Jamboree
VI Inter-American Scout Conference
50th Anniversary of the Girl Guides of Jamaica
6th Caribbean Scout Jamboree
75th Anniv. of Boy Scout Movement
International Youth Year & 5th Pan-American Scout Jamboree
Girl Guides of Jamaica, 75th anniv.
Centenary of Scouting
