Belize dollar
| ISO 4217 | |
|---|---|
| Code | BZD (numeric: 084) |
| Subunit | 0.01 |
| Unit | |
| Symbol | BZ$ |
| Denominations | |
| Subunit | |
| 1/100 | cent |
| Banknotes | BZ$2, BZ$5, BZ$10, BZ$20, BZ$50, BZ$100 |
| Coins | 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 cents, BZ$1 |
| Demographics | |
| User(s) | Belize |
| Issuance | |
| Central bank | Central Bank of Belize |
| Website | www.centralbank.org.bz |
| Valuation | |
| Inflation | 3% |
| Source | The World Factbook, 2005 est. |
The Belize dollar (currency code BZD) is the currency of Belize since 1885. It is normally abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or alternatively BZ$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies. It is divided into 100 cents.
The Belize dollar is pegged to the US dollar at BZD 2 for USD 1.
The dollar first appeared in British Honduras as banknotes in 1855. In 1885, it replaced the pound sterling as the currency of the colony, with coins and banknotes issued. The dollar was introduced at a value of 4 shillings 2 pence, equivalent to $4.80 = 1 pound. The initial proximity of the 25 cent denomination to the value of 1 shilling (actually 1 shilling ½ penny) lead to the nickname for this coin.
Coins
Coins in circulation
- 1 cent
- 5 cents
- 10 cents
- 25 cents (known as "shilling")
- 50 cents
- 1 dollar
Banknotes
Banknotes in circulation
- 2 dollars
- 5 dollars
- 10 dollars
- 20 dollars
- 50 dollars
- 100 dollars
| Current BZD exchange rates | |
|---|---|
| From Google Finance: | AUD CAD CHF CNY EUR GBP HKD JPY USD |
| From Yahoo! Finance: | AUD CAD CHF CNY EUR GBP HKD JPY USD |
| From XE.com: | AUD CAD CHF CNY EUR GBP HKD JPY USD |
| From OANDA: | AUD CAD CHF CNY EUR GBP HKD JPY USD |
External links
- Banknotes and Coins, Central Bank of Belize
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