Explore the treasures
of the Caribbean Guilder

The design of the new Caribbean Guilder draws inspiration from the "World Under the Sea".

About the Caribbean Guilder

The story of the Caribbean guilder

In 2010, Curaçao and Sint Maarten became autonomous countries within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, following the dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles. It was then decided that the two countries would form a monetary union with a shared central bank and one currency - the Caribbean guilder. This new currency replaces the Netherlands-Antillean guilder that was in circulation on the former islands of the Netherlands Antilles.

The Caribbean guilder is legally pegged to the U.S. dollar at a fixed exchange rate of US$1 = 1.79 Caribbean guilder. The exchange rate between the Netherlands Antillean guilder and the Caribbean guilder is 1:1. The Netherlands Antillean guilder and the Caribbean guilder are of equal value. The Caribbean guilder is introduced in the monetary union on March 31, 2025.

Discover our new banknotes

The design for the Caribbean guilder banknotes draws inspiration from the "World Under the Sea". The front of the banknotes shows the vibrant marine life native to Curaçao and Sint Maarten, while the reverse shows historical and cultural landmarks in both countries.

Explore and discover the Caribbean guilder coins

The Caribbean guilder coins share the maritime theme, with the seashells, the turtles and the waves of the ocean. The coins have similar but distinct designs for Curaçao and Sint Maarten.

Download the Caribbean Guilder App

The CBCS has introduced the “My Caribbean Guilder” mobile app to help you get acquainted with the new banknotes and coins. The app highlights the security features of the currency and offers detailed information about the Caribbean guilder theme, as well as everything depicted on the notes and coins. Download the app for free and start exploring the treasures of the Caribbean!

Frequently Asked Questions

Some of the most common questions about the Caribbean Guilder.

What is the reason for the introduction of the Caribbean guilder?

On October 10, 2010, Curaçao and Sint Maarten became autonomous countries within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and formed a monetary union with a shared central bank and a new currency. In the “Regeling Gemeenschappelijk Geldstelsel Curaçao en Sint Maarten” that regulates the currency of the monetary union of Curaçao and Sint Maarten, it is stipulated that the Caribbean guilder will replace the Netherlands-Antillean guilder.

What is the introduction date of the Caribbean guilder?

The Caribbean guilder is legal tender as of March 31, 2025

What is the exchange rate of the Caribbean guilder to the U.S. dollar?

Like the Netherlands-Antillean guilder, the Caribbean guilder is legally pegged to the U.S. dollar at a fixed exchange rate of US$1 = 1.79.

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