Security features

Discover the security features of the new Caribbean Guilder

The Caribbean guilder banknotes and coins are equipped with the latest security features, providing a high degree of security and protection.

Watermark

Look for the multi-tonal image of the compass - the arrow pointing NorthEast - combined with the letters XCG when held to the light.

See-through feature

Look for patterns on the front and reverse of the banknote that complete the letters XCG when held to the light.

High-relief printing

Feel the raised ink on the front side of the banknote on the:

  • Sea Creature
  • Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten
  • Signatures
  • Denomination

Elements for the visually impaired

Feel the raised ink along the short edges of the banknote - the number of rows corresponding to the denomination.

MOTION SURFACE® - 3D moving stripe

Tilt the banknote to see XCG inside the sun shining over shell in ocean, and water droplets with strong 3D effect.

  • Unique color per denomination
  • Cannot be removed from the banknote

SPARK Flow® - Color-changing ink

Tilt the banknote to see the shell changing color from blue to green.
The shells are specific to the denomination. The denomination is pictured as part of the shell.

RAPID HD® Detect – Security Thread 3mm

See the rapidly moving waves. Each denomination has a unique color.

Iridescent ink

Tilt the banknote to see wave motifs and XCG in golden metallic color.

Download the My Caribbean Guilder App

Download the app for free and start exploring our treasures of the Caribbean.