Here is a quick and complete guide to the currency of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines:
Currency of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Name:
Eastern Caribbean Dollar
Currency Code:
XCD
Symbol:
EC$ (also commonly written as $ when used locally)
Key Facts:
- Shared currency used by 8 Caribbean countries:
- Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Managed by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), headquartered in Basseterre, Saint Kitts.
- The Eastern Caribbean Dollar is pegged to the U.S. Dollar.
Exchange Rate (Fixed)
- 1 USD = 2.70 XCD
This fixed rate makes it stable for trade and tourism.
Common Banknotes:
- $5, $10, $20, $50, $100
- Colorful, often featuring:
- Queen Elizabeth II (older notes)
- Local cultural symbols, flora, and historical figures
Common Coins:
- 1 cent (rare), 2 cents, 5 cents, 10 cents, 25 cents, $1
Spending & Usage:
- EC$ is accepted throughout Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
- U.S. Dollars are also accepted in tourist areas, but change is usually given in EC$.
- ATMs, credit/debit cards, and online banking are widely available, especially in Kingstown.
