Cash usage
Aruban florin cash is the local cash reference for domestic prices and payments.
Country money guide
Aruba Currency Guide
Aruba uses the Aruban florin (AWG) for domestic prices and payments. The Central Bank of Aruba is the monetary authority associated with the florin and its exchange-rate framework.
Currency overview
Aruban Florin in Aruba
Monetary framework
The Aruban florin is maintained in a fixed relationship with the US dollar.
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AWG0.557911 USD1 AWG = 0.55791118 USD
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Currency facts
AWG at a glance
CurrencyAruban Florin
ISO codeAWG
Symbolƒ
Minor unitCent
Decimal places2
Central bankCentral Bank of Aruba
Currency typeOfficial currency
First issuedIntroduced as Aruba's national currency in 1986 when Aruba obtained its separate status within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Aruba
Official use
The Aruban florin (AWG) is Aruba's official currency and the local unit for prices and accounts.
Currency system
The Central Bank of Aruba manages a separate national currency system for the florin.
Payment environment
Local prices and financial records use AWG. A merchant's display or acceptance of another currency does not change the florin's official status.
Currency relationships
AWG has an official fixed relationship with the U.S. dollar, but it remains a separate currency with its own issuer and code.
Cash and payment habits
Cash, cards and local payments
Mobile and contactless payments
The Central Bank of Aruba provides the monetary context for the florin; payment options still depend on the participating merchant and network.
Tipping practices
Service charges and gratuity practices are set by the individual business, so visitors should read the bill before adding a tip.
Exchange tips
Planning a conversion
Country-specific guidance
Keep AWG and the provider's rate date on receipts and comparisons; do not replace the dated provider rate with an assumed retail parity.
Before exchanging
Compare the final florin amount from banks, cards, ATMs and authorized exchange providers.
Popular currency pairs
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Related currencies
Regional and monetary links
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FAQ
Aruba currency questions
What currency is used in Aruba?
The Aruban florin (AWG) is Aruba's official currency.
What is the currency code for Aruba?
Aruba's ISO 4217 currency code is AWG.
Is the Aruban florin fixed to the US dollar?
The florin is maintained in a fixed relationship with the US dollar under Aruba's published monetary arrangement.
Sources and review
Rate data and official references
Data source: Frankfurter
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