The florin ( dutch : [ floːˈrɪn ] ; signal : Afl. ; code : AWG ) [ 1 ] or Aruban guilder is the currency of Aruba. It is subdivided into 100 cents. The guilder was introduced in 1986, replacing the Netherlands Antillean guilder at par. The Aruban guilder is pegged to the United States dollar at the rate of 1.79 florin per USD. US dollars are frequently accepted as payment at the rate of 1.75 florin per USD. [ 3 ]
Coins [edit ]
In 1986, coins were introduced in denominations of 5, 10, 25 and 50 cents and 1 and 2½ guilder. by and by, the 5-florin bill was replaced by a square coin and the 2½-florin mint was removed from circulation. The 5-florin was replaced in 2005 with a circle gold-colored coin, because the honest-to-god square 5-florin coin was excessively easy to counterfeit. All coins are struck in nickel-bonded steel with exception of the 5-florin, which is an debase of copper and early metals. The 50-cent is the only square-shaped coin stay, besides normally referred to as a “ yotin ” by the locals. On the back of each 1-, 2½- and 5-florin mint is a visibility view of the stream principal of state of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. From 1986 to 2013, this was queen Beatrix and since 2014 it has been King Willem-Alexander. furthermore, only these three denominations have writing on their edge, namely “God Zij Met Ons” mean ‘God Be With Us ‘.
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| The Aruban florin coins, from left to right: 5, 10, 25, 50 cents and 1, 2½ and 5 florin, before 2005. | 2004 5-florin coin, slightly smaller than the 1-florin coin. | 2012 (obverse)/2014 (reverse) 1-florin coin with Willem-Alexander on the reverse, as issued since 2013 |
Banknotes [edit ]
The Central Bank of Aruba ( then named Banco Central di Aruba ) introduced banknotes in denominations of 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 guilder and dated January 1, 1986. [ 4 ] In 1990, the bank issued the same denominations in a colorful fresh class of notes designed by Aruban artist Evelino Fingal. As director of the Archaeological Museum, Fingal found divine guidance in erstwhile amerind paintings and pot shards. Fingal combined cosmetic motifs found on pre-columbian pottery with pictures of animals unique to the island. The 500-florin notes were introduced in 1993, with the 5-florin eminence replaced by a square coin in 1995. As of 2003 a new print was started of the then already existing banknotes of 10, 25, 50, 100 and 500 guilder. These raw banknotes were made with newfangled safety features to counteract forge, but retained their attend. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] In 2019, the Centrale Bank van Aruba unveiled a raw series of banknotes in denominations of 10-, 25-, 50-, 100 and 200 florin, with the latter serve as a new denomination. The root presented for this series is “ Life in Aruba ”, as it contains elements of Aruban flora, fauna, cultural inheritance, monuments and landmarks. They were issued on June 4, 2019, and is circulating alongside the 2003 series until August 11, after which the 2003 series of banknotes were nobelium longer legal tender. commercial banks in Aruba accepted the 2003 serial of banknotes until December 4, subsequently the notes will be redeemed at the Central Bank of Aruba for up to 30 years, until August 11, 2049. The 100 Florin note was awarded “ 2019 Banknote of the year ” by The International Banknote Society for its contented, art, and security features. [ 7 ]
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10 Afl. | Blue | Turtle | Bushiribana gold mill ruins | 01-01-2019 (January 1, 2019) |
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25 Afl. | Orange | Bird | Jug | 01-01-2019 (January 1, 2019) |
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50 Afl. | Red/Purple | Crab | Willem III Tower, Fort Zoutman (Oranjestad) | 01-01-2019 (January 1, 2019) |
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100 Afl. | Green | Iguana | Dancers | 01-01-2019 (January 1, 2019) |
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200 Afl. | Brown | Bird | Barrel organ, drum | 01-01-2019 (January 1, 2019) |
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