BSD / ZAR

The Bahamian dollar is the official currency of The Bahamas and has been in use since 1966, when it replaced the Bahamian pound. It is issued by the Central Bank of The Bahamas and is pegged at par with the United States dollar, meaning one Bahamian dollar is equivalent to one US dollar. This fixed exchange rate facilitates trade and tourism, which are vital to the island economy.

The currency is divided into 100 cents and is denoted by the symbol “$”, often written as “B$” to distinguish it from other dollar‑denominated currencies. Coins are available in 1, 5, 10, 15, 25, and 50 cent denominations, while banknotes are issued in $1, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 values, with the higher denominations printed on polymer for durability and featuring vibrant designs of local wildlife and heritage.