Curaçao Coins
The official currency of Curaçao is the Netherlands Antillean guilder, shared with Sint Maarten. This currency has a rich history and has undergone several changes over time, reflecting the political and economic evolution of the island.
Current currency in circulation
The Dutch Antillean guilder, also known as guilder, is divided into 100 cents. Coins in circulation include denominations of 1, 5, 10, 10, 25 and 50 cents, as well as 1 and 5 guilders. Banknotes come in denominations of 10, 25, 50 and 100 guilders. The Central Bank of Curaçao and Sint Maarten is responsible for the issuance and regulation of this currency, which is pegged to the U.S. dollar at a fixed rate of 1.79 guilders per dollar.
Monetary history and relevant facts
Prior to the introduction of the Dutch Antillean guilder, Curaçao used several currencies, including the Spanish real and the Dutch guilder. An important milestone in Curaçao's numismatic history was the issuance of its first coins in 1821, during the Dutch colonial period. In 1940, the Netherlands Antillean guilder was introduced, a direct precursor of today's currency. The dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles in 2010 led to the creation of the current monetary system, although Curaçao kept the guilder as its official currency, adapting it to its new political reality.
| Country | Curaçao |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG) |
| 1€ | 1,94ƒ |
| Continent | America Centro |
| Capital city | Willemstad |
| ISO2 | CW |
| ISO3 | CUW |
| Catalogued coins | 36 |
If you are a passionate collector, this catalog offers the possibility to create your own personal collection. You can add your coins and generate a free PDF catalog from a complete database and our management tools. In addition, once registered, you will have the opportunity to exchange coins with other collectors around the world easily and free of charge.
The most valuable coins
The most valuable Curaçao 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
1 stuiver (Jesurun & Co.)
1 stuiver (Jacob Jeosuah Naar)
1 stuiver (Leyba & Co.)
3 reaal / 18 stuiver (Countermark C3)
3 reaal / 18 stuiver (British Occupation - Countermark C5)
3 1/2 reaal / 21 stuiver (British Occupation ; Countermark C4)
1 johannis (Countermark C1 and C2)
1 stuiver
1 reaal / 6 stuiver
1/4 gulden (Countermark C8)
3 reaal / 18 stuiver (Countermark C7)
3 reaal / 18 stuiver (Countermark C7§)
5 reaal / 30 stuiver (Countermark C6)
¼ gulden
1/10 gulden
10 cents
25 cents
1 cent
1 cent
5 cents
Other resources to find coins and banknotes of Curaçao
Can't find what you are looking for? Take a look at our coin finder and speed up your searches within the collections of all collectors, or if you prefer you can search directly in the list of coin collectors and access their profile to see their collections.