Eastern Caribbean States
(Antigua & Barbuda, Anguilla, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, British Virgin Islands and Martinique)
(Antigua & Barbuda, Anguilla, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, British Virgin Islands and Martinique)
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank
Currency : (CXD)
Currency : (CXD)
A complete set of 5 notes with face value of $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100. The first four notes of $10, $20, $50 and $100 were released in 2019. The fifth note of $5 was issued 25.06.2021. This new series is printed on polymer material. The Eastern Caribbean dollar is the currency of Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. There are ten independent states/British overseas territories in the Eastern Caribbean States group. However only eight of its members are using the Eastern Caribbean dollar and the remaining two members use other currencies, namely - British Virgin Islands (US dollar) and Martinique (Euro). The Eastern Caribbean dollar is pegged to the US Dollar at EC$2.70.
These notes were released in stages. The first was the $50 note issued in July 2019 and then followed by the $20 and $100 notes in August 2019 and then the $10 in September 2019. The final note of 45 was issued on 25.06.2021. The $5 was supposed to be issued in October 2020 but was delayed until June 2021. The delay was due to the worldwide ongoing pandemic.
The designs
$5 - Queen Elizabeth ll, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank building (Basseterre), hummingbird /
These notes were released in stages. The first was the $50 note issued in July 2019 and then followed by the $20 and $100 notes in August 2019 and then the $10 in September 2019. The final note of 45 was issued on 25.06.2021. The $5 was supposed to be issued in October 2020 but was delayed until June 2021. The delay was due to the worldwide ongoing pandemic.
The designs
$5 - Queen Elizabeth ll, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank building (Basseterre), hummingbird /
Trafalgar Falls (Dominica), Admirals House (Antigua & Barbuda);
$10 - Queen Elizabeth ll, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank building (Basseterre), hummingbird / Admiralty Bay in St Vincent, The Warspite in Anguilla;
$20 - Queen Elizabeth ll, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank building / Government House (Montserrat), nutmeg (Grenada);
$50 - Queen Elizabeth ll, Queen Elizabeth ll, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank building (Basseterre) / Brimstone Hill (St Kitts), Sir Kenneth Dwight Venner (1946-1916);
$100 - Queen Elizabeth ll, Queen Elizabeth ll, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank building (Basseterre) / Sir William Arthur Lewis (1915-1991), Les Pitons Volcano (St Lucia).
The portrait of Queen Elizabeth ll printed on these notes was taken by Peter Grugeon in 1977 when the Queen was 51 years old.
Governor - Timothy Antoine (tenure since 01.02.2016)
$20 - Queen Elizabeth ll, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank building / Government House (Montserrat), nutmeg (Grenada);
$50 - Queen Elizabeth ll, Queen Elizabeth ll, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank building (Basseterre) / Brimstone Hill (St Kitts), Sir Kenneth Dwight Venner (1946-1916);
$100 - Queen Elizabeth ll, Queen Elizabeth ll, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank building (Basseterre) / Sir William Arthur Lewis (1915-1991), Les Pitons Volcano (St Lucia).
The portrait of Queen Elizabeth ll printed on these notes was taken by Peter Grugeon in 1977 when the Queen was 51 years old.
Governor - Timothy Antoine (tenure since 01.02.2016)
Five Dollars
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| nd2021, Queen Elizabeth ll, Eastern Caribbean Central Bank building (Basseterre), hummingbird |
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| Trafalgar Falls (Dominica), Admirals House (Antigua & Barbuda) |
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| nd2019, Queen Elizabeth ll (aged 51), Eastern Caribbean Central Bank building (Basseterre) |
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| Admiralty Bay in St Vincent, The Warspite in Anguilla |
Twenty Dollars
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| nd2019, Queen Elizabeth ll (aged 51), Eastern Caribbean Central Bank building (Basseterre) |
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| Government House (Montserrat), nutmeg (Grenada) |
Fifty Dollars
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| nd2019, Queen Elizabeth ll (aged 51), Eastern Caribbean Central Bank building (Basseterre) |
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| Brimstone Hill (St Kitts), Sir Kenneth Dwight Venner |
One Hundred Dollars
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| nd2019, Queen Elizabeth ll (aged 51), Eastern Caribbean Central Bank building (Basseterre) |
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| Sir William Arthur Lewis, Les Pitons Volcano (St Lucia) |
Question: Do you know what the First prefixes of the respective 10, 20, 50, and 100 notes are? I am under the impression that is the following:
ReplyDeleteEastern Carribean $10 with the GR prefix
Eastern Carribean $20 with the PF prefix
Eastern Carribean $50 with the SX prefix
Eastern Carribean $100 with the WE prefix
Any information or imput would be appreciated. Fantastic website/blog by the way, I admire your dedication!
Hi Anonymous,
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I am afraid I do not know the answer. Perhaps you are right, but if this is the case then I find it strange given that this is a new series, and one would expect the first prefix would be AA. The best way is to observe if other 'earlier' prefixes are also printed. If what you say is correct, then there must be a reason for it. Are they the continuation of the last prefixes issued for the paper banknotes series?
Thanks
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I am 99% positive about my statements with the PF prefix for the $20 and the SX prefix with the $50. I am not as confident with the 10 and 100, but I was told this information by someone in the community I trust/respect. However, at this point, I think I may reach out to the Eastern Caribbean Bank on St. Kits for actual verification. As for the AA prefix, this is correct, no one has seen them in circulation or on traditional marketplaces.
I have further questions, but no way of contacting you as I see no business email. (I am trying desperately to get into contact with someone who has or could direct me to find someone who sells the AA prefixes for the new 20, 50, and 100 NZD notes, AA prefixes with the new Mauritanian notes, and first prefixes with Clydesdale Banknotes from Scotland. Or just an excellent seller in general, my last one recently died of COVID-19, and his son and wife have decided to no longer continue his business. I don't mind the price; it's more peace of mind, convenience, and keeping it within the tightly connected numismatic community)
Best,
Ryan
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What year for those NZ AA notes are you looking for? I do not believe I can help you, but just wondering. I do have all the annual folder full sets since 1999 in my collection. I used to have 3 sources all from NZ and that was more than 10 years ago. I know one of them gave up this hobby and went overseas to work and I have lost contact with the other 2.
I do know someone in Scotland that sells first prefix notes but I will not recommend this person. Four times in the past that I have been given circulated polymer notes as uncirculated. Despite my best efforts and patience with this seller, the continued let down was very disappointing. It all started with the Bank Of Scotland 100 pounds note with a center folded and sold as UNC. I have stopped buying from his person now. I am sure you can get those Clydesdale bank AA notes via online.
Like you, I like to get the first and last prefix, and the replacement too if I can find them or the selling price is reasonable. However, this hobby can be a bit too much and one has to consider the limit.
And thanks for the info regarding the Caribbean notes. I will keep a note on this on my records.
Thanks