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Barbadian Dollar (BBD) Profile

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Bds$

Subunit: 
1/100, cent; symbol: ¢ or c
Coins freq used: 
Bds$1, 1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢
Coins rarely used: 
 
Banknotes freq used: 
Bds$2, Bds$5, Bds$10, Bds$20, Bds$50, Bds$100
Banknotes rarely used: 
 
Central bank: 
Central Bank of Barbados (www.centralbank.org.bb)
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Barbadian dollar is pegged with the U.S.dollar at 1 USD=2 BBD.

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Users:

The Barbadian Dollar (BBD) is the official currency of Barbados. It is the legal tender used for all transactions within the country.

History:

The Barbadian Dollar has been the official currency of Barbados since 1935, replacing the British West Indian Pound.

Barbados is an island nation in the Caribbean region, known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, and warm climate.

Coins and Banknotes:

The Barbadian Dollar is subdivided into 100 cents.

Coins:

Coins currently in circulation are 1 cent, 5 cents, 10 cents, 25 cents, and 1 dollar.

Banknotes:

The most commonly used banknotes are 2 dollars, 5 dollars, 10 dollars, 20 dollars, and 50 dollars.

Each banknote typically features important historical figures, landmarks, and symbols of Barbados.