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Legacy Barbadian Legacy Barbadian Banknotes Part 1Banknotes Part 1

1922-1973

Barbadian Currency of Barbadian Currency of YesteryearYesteryear

The Central Bank of Barbados was founded in 1972

In previous years, Barbados’ currency was issued by various organizations/entities• Individual Commercial Banks

• The Government of Barbados

• British Caribbean Currency Board

• Eastern Caribbean Currency Authority

Barbadian Currency of Barbadian Currency of YesteryearYesteryear

Between 1950 and 1973, Barbados shared a common currency with other Caribbean states.

Until 1975, our currency was tied to the Pound Sterling.

The Barbados dollar is now tied to the United States Dollar.

The rate of exchange is USD1.00 = Barbados $2.00

Individual Commercial BanksIndividual Commercial Banks

1934 $5 Barclays Bank (Dominion, Colonial & Overseas)

Individual Commercial BanksIndividual Commercial Banks

1934 $5 Barclays Bank (Dominion, Colonial & Overseas)- back view

Individual Commercial BanksIndividual Commercial Banks

1939 $5 Barclays Bank (Dominion, Colonial & Overseas)

Individual Commercial BanksIndividual Commercial Banks

1939 $5 Barclays Bank (Dominion, Colonial & Overseas)- back view

Individual Commercial BanksIndividual Commercial Banks

1922 $5 The Canadian Bank of Commerce

Individual Commercial BanksIndividual Commercial Banks

1922 $5 The Canadian Bank of Commerce - back view

Individual Commercial BanksIndividual Commercial Banks

1938 $5 The Royal Bank of Canada

Individual Commercial BanksIndividual Commercial Banks

1938 $5 The Royal Bank of Canada- back view

Individual Commercial BanksIndividual Commercial Banks

1938 $20 The Royal Bank of Canada

Individual Commercial BanksIndividual Commercial Banks

1938 $20 The Royal Bank of Canada- back view