The Aruban Florin
When Aruba obtained its Status Aparte within the Kingdom of the Netherlands in 1986, the florin, which was pegged to the U.S. dollar, became the official currency of the island. Pursuant to the Central Bank Ordinance, the Centrale Bank van Aruba was entrusted with the responsibility for the issuance of the florin bank notes. During the period 1986 to 1989, transitorial bank notes were issued by the Bank. In 1990 and 1993, new sets of florin bank notes were issued, which were designed by Mr. Evelino Fingal and printed at "Joh. Enschedé en Zonen" in the Netherlands. Furthermore, the Bank issues coins on behalf of the government. The coins are also designed by Mr. Fingal and minted by the "Nederlandse Munt N.V.". The copyright on Aruban banknotes is owned by the Centrale Bank van Aruba.
New safety features have been added to the new 2003 series of banknotes. A brochure explaining the features is available.
The 2003-bank notes series
The Design
When designing these bank notes, it was of primary importance to the designer to use elements which are fundamentally Aruban. Therefore, images of the Aruban animal wild life were combined with decorative motives found on pre-columbian pottery, thus emphasizing the relation between past and present. On these bank notes the following animals are depicted:
The tactile mark
A raised identification code for the visually handicapped is incorporated on the front of each banknote, bottom left in the white area.
BANKNOTES
During the years the CBA issued several new series banknotes which are as follows;1986, 1990, 1993, 2003 and 2008
The denominations with series 1990 and 1993 are available at the CBA;5 florin banknote (sold out)10 " " (sold out)25 " " (only series 1990, 1993)50 " " (only series 1990, 1993) 100 " " (only series 1993)500 " " (only series 1993)
For questions regarding these banknotes, please contact the Cash and Vault Department at telephone no. (297) 525-2141 or (297) 525-2139 or e-mail: Cash-VaultDeptm@cbaruba.org
COINSETS
Since 1986, the CBA issues on a yearly basis a set of circulation coins. Each coin set provide a small flavor of the culture, fauna, flora and historical buildings of Aruba.
Year Description 2001 Historic buildings2002 Sea activities2003 Experience Aruba2004 50 years Carnival2005 Aruba, Oraoubao, "Island of Shells"2006 Pre-historic Rock Art of Aruba2007 Oranjestad2008 Native trees2009 Every listed building has a story to tell2010 Birds in Aruba2011 Reptiles of Aruba2012 Fishing in Aruba2013 Flowers in Aruba
*The coin sets from 1986 till 2000 and the year 2004 are sold out.
Latest issued coinsets
For questions regarding these banknotes and coins, please contact the Cash and Vault Department at telephone no. (297) 525-2141 or (297) 525-2139 or e-mail: Cash-VaultDept@cbaruba.org .
