Description
The dollar is the official currency in Barbados since 1935, when the Barbadian government-issued paper money denominated in dollars. This currency replaced the East Caribbean dollar, and notes were introduced in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 20 and 100 dollars. The 1 dollar was discontinued, and the 2 dollars note introduced in 1980, followed by a 50 dollars note in 1989. A new notes design was issued in 2013.
Currently are circulating banknotes with denominations of 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 dollars.
The 100 Dollars note front features Sir Grantley Adams (1898-1971), who was a Barbadian and British West Indian statesman, Mahi-mahi (Coryphaena hippurus). The reverse note side has Grantley Adams International Airport. This note is part of the 2013 – 2017 series and, its color is brown, purple, and gray on multicolor under-print. (150 x 65 mm)
Text: One Hundred Dollars, Central Bank Of Barbados, This Notes Are Legal Tender For The Payment Of Any Amount, $100 One Hundred Dollars, Governor, Sir Grantley Adams, Grantley Adams International Airport, De la Rue, Bridgetown, Mahi-mahi (Coryphaena hippurus), 100.