text: what types of materials are used to make the dollar currencies of jamaica? i need to know the specific types of materials that are used to make the dollar currencies of jamaica. i believe it's intalio.  check this out: http://www.boj.org.jm/security_features.html  when you get there, run your mouse over the blocks.  it will explain what intalio is and how it affects the feeling of jamaican currency.  by the way: if you don't like the way it feels, give it to me! i was invited to jamaica by a good friend! :-)