Belize New Currency Notes Unveiled

The Central Bank of Belize this evening unveiled Belize’s new currency notes. The new notes feature the images of two national heroes: George Cadle Price and Phillip Goldson. Central Bank Governor, Kareem Michael, said, “Both heroes were proud, fearless Belizeans.”

The bank notes will be released at around June/July.

The Central Bank stressed that while the new banknotes featured different designs, their value remained unchanged. A dollar still equalled a dollar, and the exchange rate stayed steady at two Belize dollars to one U.S. dollar. It was noted that removing the monarch’s portrait was not unprecedented, as Belize joined a growing number of Commonwealth countries that transitioned away from featuring Queen Elizabeth II on their currency.

Earlier this week, Prime Minister John Briceño told reporters, “It is a beautiful note.”

The new notes are more modern and equipped with enhanced features to prevent counterfeiting. “It is something that Belizeans will accept, and it is our people on our note,” Briceño added.