Here’s an updated snapshot of Curaçao’s currency situation:
1. Currency Transition
- As of March 31, 2025, Curaçao introduced a new currency—the Caribbean guilder (XCG)—co-circulating with the Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG)
- The ANG will cease being legal tender on July 1, 2025, after which only the XCG will remain in circulation
- ANG can still be exchanged at banks or the central bank at par (1 ANG = 1 XCG) until June 30, 2026, and until 2055 at CBCS .
2. Exchange Rate (to US Dollar)
- The Caribbean guilder (and ANG) is pegged to the US dollar at a fixed rate of 1 USD = 1.79 guilders
- That means:
- 1 guild = ≈ $0.5587 USD
- 5 guilds = ≈ $2.7935 USD
- These values have remained stable over recent months .
Quick Reference
| Currency Unit | Equivalent in USD | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Caribbean guilder | ≈ $0.5587 USD | Part of a 1 USD = 1.79 guilder peg |
| 1 USD | 1.79 guilders | Stable, fixed exchange rate |
| Transition Considerations | ANG and XCG interchangeable till mid-2026 |
Summary
- Curaçao now uses the Caribbean guilder (XCG), replacing the ANG.
- Both currencies are pegged 1.79 to the USD, and this rate remains fixed and stable.
- No need to worry about currency fluctuations—it’s a predictable exchange system.
