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Belize Dollar (BZD) Profile

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BZ$

Subunit: 
1/100, cent; symbol: ¢ or c
Coins freq used: 
BZ$1, BZ$2, 1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢
Coins rarely used: 
 
Banknotes freq used: 
BZ$2, BZ$5, BZ$10, BZ$20, BZ$50, BZ$100
Banknotes rarely used: 
 
Central bank: 
Central Bank of Belize ( www.centralbank.org.bz)
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Users:

The Belize Dollar (BZD) is the official currency of Belize. It is the legal tender used for all transactions within the country.

History:

The Belize Dollar has been the official currency of Belize since 1981, replacing the British Honduran Dollar when Belize gained independence from Britain.

Belize is a country located in Central America, known for its diverse ecosystems, including coral reefs, rainforests, and Mayan archaeological sites.

Coins and Banknotes:

The Belize Dollar is subdivided into 100 cents.

Coins:

Coins currently in circulation are 1, 5, 10, 25, and 50 cents, as well as 1 and 5 dollars.

Banknotes:

The most commonly used banknotes are 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 dollars.

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