The Prime Minister announced it earlier this month and the Central Bank has made it official: Belize will be getting new currency notes featuring the image of National Heroes George Price and Phillip Goldson.
A press release says, quote, "This new family of notes will tell unique stories of our country's rich heritage and will incorporate enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting. To preview, the new designs will honour recipients of the "Order of National Hero", Rt. Honourable George Cadle Price and Honourable Philip Goldson....Prior to the circulation of the new banknotes, there will be a period of transition, providing ample time for the public to view and learn about the notes. The new designs will be unveiled in early 2025, while the new banknotes will be circulated later in the year."
So, you'll be seeing them in the new year - but while the faces may change from the monarch to the national heroes, the bank stresses this change will have nothing to do with the value or exchange rate of the Belize dollars.
The release says, quote, "The Central Bank assures the public that the value of the Belizean dollar remains strong. Since 1976, the Belize dollar has been pegged to the US dollar at a rate of 2.00 to $1.00."
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