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 2 Dollars note front features John Redman Bovell (1855 – 1928), who was a scientist and agronomist in Barbados. The reverse note side has the Morgan Lewis windmill, St. Andrew (It was used to grind sugar cane for sugar production and could deliver up to 1,500 gallons of cane juice to the boiling house daily). This note is part of the 2013 – 2017 series and, its color is light and dark blue on multicolor underprint. (150 x 65 mm)
Text: Two Dollars, Central Bank Of Barbados, This Notes Are Legal Tender For The Payment Of Any Amount, $2 Two Dollars, Governor, John Redman Bovell II,Morgan Lewis windmill, St. Andrew, De la Rue, Bridgetown, 2.