New Belize Currency Notes to Be Revealed Thursday

Belizeans will get their first glimpse of the country’s redesigned currency notes this Thursday. The Central Bank of Belize is set to unveil the new bills, which will feature images of two national heroes: George Cadle Price and Phillip Goldson.

As previously reported, the Central Bank says that the new notes are more modern and include enhanced security features to prevent counterfeiting.

Prime Minister John Briceño told reporters this morning, “I know what to expect. It is a beautiful note. We have been using our two national heroes, George Price and Phillip Goldson, and we have them in different denominations.”

This redesign follows an announcement made in November 2024 by the Central Bank, which confirmed that the new currency designs would be revealed in January 2025. Despite the fresh look, the redesign will not affect the value of Belize’s money, reassuring the public that the currency will continue to hold its value.

“I know some people will say, We don’t have the queen. Well, the queen is dead, and that has nothing to do with the Belize dollar; it is based on our economy and the amount of U.S. reserves; that is not the pound; it is the U.S. dollar.” Briceño said.

The currency change, which has been in the works for some time, is expected to be well received by the public, as the new notes will not affect the value of money.