Haitian Gourde (HTG) Profile

Currency name
Currency code
Currency symbol

G

Subunit
1/100 centime
Coins freq used
G1, G5, 5 centimes, 10 centimes, 20 centimes, 50 centimes
Coins rarely used
 
Banknotes freq used
G10, G20, G50, G100, G250, G500
Banknotes rarely used
 
Central bank
 Bank of the Republic of Haiti (www.brh.net)
Currency users
Currency user list

Users:

The Haitian Gourde (HTG) is the official currency of Haiti. It is the legal tender used for all transactions within the country.

History:

The Gourde has a long history and has been the official currency of Haiti since the country's independence in 1804.

Haiti is a country located in the Caribbean region, and it was the first independent nation in Latin America and the first black-led republic in the world.

Coins and Banknotes:

The Haitian Gourde is subdivided into 100 centimes, although centimes are not commonly used in practice.

Coins:

Coins currently in circulation are 5, 10, 20, and 50 Gourdes.

Banknotes:

The most commonly used banknotes are 10, 25, 50, 100, 250, and 500 Gourdes.

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