Aruba Coins
The official currency of Aruba is the Aruban guilder, which was introduced in 1986 when the island separated from the Netherlands Antilles. The Aruban guilder is pegged to the U.S. dollar at a fixed rate of 1.79 guilders to the dollar. This currency is an important part of Aruba's identity and economy.
Monetary History
Prior to the introduction of the Aruban guilder, Aruba used the Netherlands Antillean guilder. This currency was used from 1940 until 1986, when Aruba obtained its status as an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The transition to the Aruban guilder marked an important milestone in the island's economic history, reflecting its growing autonomy and economic development.
Numismatic highlights
Aruban numismatics presents several interesting aspects. Aruban coins have unique designs that reflect the island's culture and nature, including depictions of local flora and fauna. In 2005, Aruba issued a commemorative 5 guilder coin to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Hans Christian Andersen's birth, demonstrating the island's connection to international culture. In addition, in 2012, a new series of coins was introduced with updated designs, maintaining the traditional themes but with a more modern look.
| Country | Aruba |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Aruban florin (AWG) |
| 1€ | 1,89ƒ |
| Continent | America Centro |
| Capital city | Oranjestad |
| ISO2 | AW |
| ISO3 | ABW |
| Catalogued coins | 234 |
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The most valuable coins
The most valuable Aruba coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
5 florins (100 years of aviation in Aruba)
5 cents
10 cents
25 cents
50 cents
1 florín
2,5 florín
25 florín
25 florín
50 florín
25 florín (XXV Olympic Games-Barcelona 92)
25 florín
5 florín
25 florín
25 florín
50 florín
100 florín
25 florín
100 florín
5 florín
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