Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD) Profile

Currency name
Currency code
Currency symbol

$, or CI$

Subunit
1/100, cent; symbol: ¢ or c
Coins freq used
1¢, 5¢, 10¢, 25¢
Coins rarely used
 
Banknotes freq used
CI$1, CI$5, CI$10, CI$25, CI$50, CI$100
Banknotes rarely used
 
Central bank
Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (www.cimoney.com.ky)
Currency users
Currency notes

Cayman Islands dollar is pegged with the U.S.dollar at 1 KYD=1.2 USD.

Currency user list

Users:

The Cayman Islands Dollar (KYD) is the official currency of the Cayman Islands. It is the legal tender used for all transactions within the territory.

History:

The Cayman Islands Dollar was first introduced in 1972, replacing the Jamaican Dollar, after the Cayman Islands chose to have its own currency.

The Cayman Islands are a British Overseas Territory located in the western Caribbean Sea, known for their financial services industry and beautiful beaches.

Coins and Banknotes:

The Cayman Islands Dollar is subdivided into 100 cents.

Coins:

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

Banknotes:

The most commonly used banknotes are 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 dollars.

Each banknote typically features important cultural, historical symbols, and landmarks of the Cayman Islands.