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Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad Tobago Dollar (TTD)
Curiosities about the currency Trinidad Tobago Dollar
The Trinidad and Tobago dollar is the official currency of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, an island nation in the Caribbean. Its ISO 4217 code is TTD and its symbol is TT$, used to distinguish it from other dollars in the region. It is issued and regulated by the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago, founded in 1964.
TTD banknotes are issued in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 dollars. Their designs feature the national coat of arms and elements of local fauna and flora, such as the scarlet ibis (Eudocimus ruber), the national bird, alongside scenes of the archipelago's cultural and economic life.
TTD coins are minted in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50 cents and 1 dollar, commissioned by the Central Bank from international mints such as the Royal Mint in the United Kingdom. Their designs include national symbols such as the national flower, the chaconia, and the Parliament building, the Red House.
The Trinidad and Tobago dollar was introduced on 12 December 1964, replacing the East Caribbean dollar at a 1:1 parity. For decades it maintained a fixed exchange rate against the US dollar, until the Central Bank adopted a managed float regime in the 1990s.
The TTD is closely tied to the country's identity: its economy, backed by significant reserves of oil and natural gas, has given it a stability rarely seen in the Caribbean. During the famous Trinidad Carnival, cash remains central, and local Trinidad Creole slang includes informal expressions for money.
What do the banknotes/coins look like?
Front part
*The banknotes and coins correspond to the newest issued series and are for reference. Colours may vary and there may be more designs than those shown.