Grand Reveal for New Caribbean Guilder

In what was termed a ‘grand reveal’, the Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten (CBCS) hosted simultaneous events on both islands to unveil the designs of the banknotes and coins of its new currency, the Caribbean guilder (Cg).

According to the Bank, the banknotes and coins draw inspiration from the World Under the Sea where fish swim freely, seeing no borders.

This serves as a metaphor for the unity shared between the countries of Curaçao and Sint Maarten within its monetary union.

The front of the banknotes depicts the vibrant marine life native to Curaçao and Sint Maarten, while the reverse showcases significant historical and cultural landmarks of both countries. The notes are in five denominations, and each Caribbean guilder (Cg) banknote has a distinct colour.

The notes were designed and are being produced by Crane Currency.

Although details of the security features have yet to be provided, each will feature a MOTION SURFACE® stripe on the front and a micro-optics thread on the reverse.