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The Colonial Bank series of Jamaica in the World Currency contains 20 distinct entries.
On 1 June 1836, the Colonial Bank (COL) was founded by royal charter to trade in the West Indies. In 1916, an Act of Parliament was obtained to allow the Colonial Bank to extend its operations throughout the British Empire, and it began to open offices in West Africa. In 1917, a further act permitted the bank to open in any part of the world. On 15 May 1837, the Colonial Branch opened a principal branch in Kingston, Jamaica. By 1841, it had one subordinate office in Montego Bay, and by 1925 there were 11 offices on the island. ...

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The Colonial Bank series of Jamaica in the World Currency contains 20 distinct entries.
On 1 June 1836, the Colonial Bank (COL) was founded by royal charter to trade in the West Indies. In 1916, an Act of Parliament was obtained to allow the Colonial Bank to extend its operations throughout the British Empire, and it began to open offices in West Africa. In 1917, a further act permitted the bank to open in any part of the world. On 15 May 1837, the Colonial Branch opened a principal branch in Kingston, Jamaica. By 1841, it had one subordinate office in Montego Bay, and by 1925 there were 11 offices on the island. ...

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