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BASSETERRE, ST Kitts — The Eastern Caribbean (EC) banknotes have been redesigned to honour the people, heritage and achievements of the eight member countries of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU).
Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), Timothy N.J. Antoine, has unveiled the new designs, marking a historic milestone in the evolution of EC currency.
For the first time, the banknotes will no longer feature the likeness of the late Queen Elizabeth II. Instead, the new designs showcase distinguished national heroes and prominent figures from across the ECCU, reflecting the region’s shared identity, history and achievements.
The $100 banknote features Nobel laureate in economic sciences, Sir William Arthur Lewis, and Sir John George Melvin Compton.
The $50 banknote features former Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (1989–2015), Sir K. Dwight Venner, and Sir Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw.
The $20 banknote features The Right Honourable Sir Vere Cornwall Bird Snr and The Honourable Dame Mary Eugenia Charles.
The $10 banknote features William Henry Bramble and James Ronald Webster.
The $5 banknote features Robert Milton Cato and Sir Kirani James, LLD (Hons).
At its 105th meeting on 21 July, 2023, the Monetary Council approved the replacement of the image of the late Queen Elizabeth II on the EC currency and directed the ECCB to undertake public consultations. Those consultations, conducted between July and December 2023, confirmed strong public support for featuring national heroes and nation builders on the redesigned currency.
The new series represents a significant step in the evolution of the EC currency. It honours the cultural diversity and enduring legacy of the people who have shaped the Eastern Caribbean. It also preserves the security, integrity and trust that have long defined the EC dollar.
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