Description
The dollar is the official currency in the Bahamas since 1966, when it replaced the pound 7 years before the nation’s independence. Notes with denominations of ½ 1, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 dollars were introduced during the first transition. Since 2016 a new banknote series has been submitted, updating security features and colors.
Currently are circulating banknotes with denominations ½ 1, 3, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 dollars.
The 20 Dollars note front features Sir Milo B. Butler (1906 – 1979), who was the 1st Governor-General of the Bahamas. The reverse note side has Nassau Harbour, New Providence. This note is part of the 2005 – 2015 series horizontal format and, its color is Charcoal, red and green. (156 x 67 mm)
Text: Twenty Dollars, The Central Bank of the Bahamas, These notes are legal tender under the Central Bank of The Bahamas Act 2000 for the payment of any amount Twenty Dollars, $20 Twenty Dollars, map of The Bahamas, Nassau Harbour, New Providence, Governor, Blue Marlin (Makaira nigricans), Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber), Sir Milo B. Butler, 20.