In Aruba, the official currency is the Aruban Florin (AWG), which is divided into 100 cents.
Here’s a breakdown of the coin denominations and their approximate value in USD:
- Cents: 5, 10, 25, 50 cents.
- Florin: 1 florin, 5 florin.
- The 50 cent coin, known as the “yotin”, is square-shaped and a popular souvenir.
- While there was a 2 1/2 florin coin in the past, it has been removed from circulation.
- The Aruban Florin is pegged to the US Dollar, meaning the exchange rate remains relatively stable.
- 1 US dollar is equal to roughly 1.80 Aruban Florins (AWG).
- Therefore, the value of Aruban coins in USD can be approximated as follows:
– 5 cents: Approximately $0.028 USD.
– 10 cents: Approximately $0.056 USD.
– 25 cents: Approximately $0.14 USD.
– 50 cents (yotin): Approximately $0.28 USD.
– 1 florin: Approximately $0.56 USD.
– 5 florin: Approximately $2.78 USD.
It’s important to note that when exchanging currency or paying with US Dollars in Aruba, the exchange rate can vary slightly depending on the establishment. Banks typically offer Afl 1.77 for cash and Afl 1.78 for traveler’s checks, while supermarkets and gas stations may use Afl 1.75, and restaurants and shops may use Afl 1.80.
What is an Aruba coin?
The florin (Dutch: [floːˈrɪn]; abbreviation: Afl.; code: AWG) or Aruban guilder is the currency of Aruba. It is subdivided into 100 cents.
Are Aruba coins silver?
Good point! The Central Bank of Aruba (our Mint) sells commemorative silver coins.
What is the 10 cent coin of Aruba?
The 10 Aruban Cents coin front design features the National Coat of Arms (consists of an aloe plant, the Hooiberg Hill, two dexter hands shaking each other fesswise, a cogwheel, a lion and a pair of laurel branches) with Aruba on top. The reverse coin design has the denomination with a lines pattern.