Aruban florin

The florin (Dutch: [floːˈrɪn]; sign: Afl.; code: AWG)[1] is the currency of Aruba. It is subdivided into 100 cents. The florin was introduced in 1986, replacing the Netherlands Antillean guilder at par. The Aruban florin is pegged to the United States dollar at the rate of 1.79 florin per USD. US dollars are frequently accepted as payment at the rate of 1.75 florin per USD.[3]

Aruban florin
Arubaanse florin  (Dutch)
ISO 4217
Code	AWG
Denominations
Subunit
​^1⁄100	cent
Plural	florin
cent	cent
Symbol	Afl.[1]
Banknotes	10, 25, 50, 100, 200, 500 florin
Coins	5, 10, 25, 50 cent, 1, 2½, 5 florin
Demographics
User(s)	Aruba (Kingdom of the Netherlands)
Issuance
Central bank	Central Bank of Aruba
Website	www.cbaruba.org
Printer	Joh. Enschedé
Website	www.joh-enschede.nl
Valuation
Inflation	4.4% (2011)[2]
Method	CPI
Pegged with	U.S. dollar = 1.79 florin

Coins

In 1986, coins were introduced in denominations of 5, 10, 25 and 50 cents and 1 and 2½ florin. Later, the 5-florin banknote was replaced by a square coin and the 2½-florin coin was removed from circulation. The 5-florin was replaced in 2005 with a round gold-coloured coin, because the old square 5-florin coin was too easy to counterfeit. All coins are struck in nickel-bonded steel with exception of the 5-florin, which is an alloy of copper and other metals. The 50-cent is the only square-shaped coin remaining, also commonly referred to as a "yotin" by the locals.

On the back of each 1-, 2½- and 5-florin coin is a profile view of the current head of state of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. From 1986 to 2013, this was Queen Beatrix and since 2014 it has been King Willem-Alexander. Moreover, only these three denominations have writing on their edge, namely "God Zij Met Ons" meaning 'God Be With Us'.

The Aruban florin coins, from left to right: 5, 10, 25, 50 cents and 1, 2½ and 5 florin, before 2005.	2004 5-florin coin, slightly smaller than the 1-florin coin.	2012 (obverse)/2014 (reverse) 1-florin coin with Willem-Alexander on the reverse, as issued since 2013

Banknotes

The Central Bank of Aruba (then named Banco Central di Aruba) introduced banknotes in denominations of 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 florin and dated January 1, 1986.[4] In 1990, the bank issued the same denominations in a colorful new family of notes designed by Aruban artist Evelino Fingal. As director of the Archaeological Museum, Fingal found inspiration in old Indian paintings and pot shards. Fingal combined decorative motifs found on pre-Columbian pottery with pictures of animals unique to the island. The 500-florin notes were introduced in 1993, with the 5-florin note replaced by a square coin in 1995.

As of 2003 a new print was started of the then already existing banknotes of 10, 25, 50, 100 and 500 florin. These new banknotes were made with new safety features to counteract counterfeiting, but retained their look.[5][6]

In 2019, the Centrale Bank van Aruba unveiled a new series of banknotes in denominations of 10-, 25-, 50-, 100 and 200 florin, with the latter serving as a new denomination. The theme presented for this series is "Life in Aruba", as it contains elements of Aruban flora, fauna, cultural heritage, monuments and landmarks. They were issued on June 4, 2019, and is circulating alongside the 2003 series until August 11, after which the 2003 series of banknotes were no longer legal tender. Commercial banks in Aruba accepted the 2003 series of banknotes until December 4, afterward the notes will be redeemed at the Central Bank of Aruba for up to 30 years, until August 11, 2049. The 100 Florin note was awarded "2019 Banknote of the Year" by The International Banknote Society for its content, art, and security features.[7]

2003 Series Aruban florin banknotes

Image		Value	Main colour		Depicted animal
Obverse	Reverse
		10 Afl.		Blue	Conch
		25 Afl.		Orange	Rattlesnake
		50 Afl.		Red	Burrowing owl
		100 Afl.		Green	Frog
		500 Afl.		Brown	Red grouper

Banknotes of the Aruban florin (2019 issue)
Image		Value	Main Color	Description		Date of issue
Obverse	Reverse			Obverse	Reverse
		10 Afl.	Blue	Turtle	Bushiribana gold mill ruins	01-01-2019 (January 1, 2019)
		25 Afl.	Orange	Bird	Jug	01-01-2019 (January 1, 2019)
		50 Afl.	Red	Crab	Willem III Tower, Fort Zoutman (Oranjestad)	01-01-2019 (January 1, 2019)
		100 Afl.	Green	Iguana	Dancers	01-01-2019 (January 1, 2019)
		200 Afl.	Brown	Bird	Barrel organ, drum	01-01-2019 (January 1, 2019)

Current exchange rates

Current AWG exchange rates
From Google Finance:	AUD CAD CHF EUR GBP HKD JPY USD
From Yahoo! Finance:	AUD CAD CHF EUR GBP HKD JPY USD
From XE.com:	AUD CAD CHF EUR GBP HKD JPY USD
From OANDA:	AUD CAD CHF EUR GBP HKD JPY USD
From fxtop.com:	AUD CAD CHF EUR GBP HKD JPY USD

See also

• Economy of Aruba
• Central banks and currencies of the Caribbean

Notes

1. "The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) uses the abbreviation 'AWG' as the currency code for Aruba. However, Aruban law uses the abbreviation 'Afl.' for the Aruban florin." Centrale Bank van Aruba, Glossary
2. Centrale Bank van Aruba, Annual Statistical Digest 2011
3. https://www.aruba.com/forum/f7/currency-us-dollar-vs-aruba-florin-66268/
4. Linzmayer, Owen (26 April 2011). "Aruba". The Banknote Book (1st ed.). San Francisco. p. 7.
5. Centrale Bank van Aruba (8 October 2015). "Banknotes and Coins".
6. Centrale Bank van Aruba (8 October 2015). "Banknotes and Coins - Security Features".
7. https://www.theibns.org/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=767%3Aaruba-wins-ibns-2019-bank-note-of-year-award&catid=39%3Abnoy-2019&Itemid=51

External links

• Banknotes of Aruba
• Nos Florin (in Dutch)

• Krause, Chester L.; Clifford Mishler (1991). Standard Catalog of World Coins: 1801–1991 (18th ed.). Krause Publications. ISBN 0873411501.
• Pick, Albert (1994). Standard Catalog of World Paper Money: General Issues. Colin R. Bruce II and Neil Shafer (editors) (7th ed.). Krause Publications. ISBN 0-87341-207-9.