Cash usage
Sint Maarten uses the Caribbean guilder in its shared monetary system with Curaçao. The shared currency context matters when reading local prices or older ANG records.
Country money guide
Sint Maarten Currency Guide
Sint Maarten uses the Caribbean guilder (XCG) in the shared currency system with Curacao. The shared monetary authority is the Centrale Bank van Curacao en Sint Maarten.
Currency overview
Caribbean Guilder in Sint Maarten
CurrencyCaribbean Guilder
ISO codeXCG
Central bankCentrale Bank van Curacao en Sint Maarten
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Sint Maarten shares the Caribbean guilder with Curacao under the shared CBCS monetary system.
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Currency facts
XCG at a glance
CurrencyCaribbean Guilder
ISO codeXCG
SymbolCg
Minor unitCent
Decimal places2
Central bankCentrale Bank van Curacao en Sint Maarten
Currency typeOfficial currency
First issuedLegal tender from March 31, 2025, replacing the Netherlands Antillean guilder in Curaçao and Sint Maarten.
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Sint Maarten
Official use
Sint Maarten uses the Caribbean guilder (XCG) in its shared monetary system with Curacao.
Currency system
CBCS issues XCG and administers the currency framework for both countries.
Payment environment
XCG is the current local accounting code. Tourism pricing in another currency is a merchant convention, not a replacement of the official unit.
Currency relationships
XCG replaced ANG at one-to-one and has a fixed relationship with the U.S. dollar.
Cash and payment habits
Cash, cards and local payments
Tipping practices
Service-charge treatment is set by each business; visitors should check the bill and local terms before adding gratuity.
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Country-specific guidance
When comparing current and historical amounts, retain the original XCG or ANG code and the date of the record.
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Check the final XCG amount, network compatibility and disclosed charges before using a card or ATM.
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FAQ
Sint Maarten currency questions
What currency is used in Sint Maarten?
The Caribbean guilder (XCG) is the current currency used in Sint Maarten's shared monetary system with Curacao.
What is the currency code for Sint Maarten?
The ISO 4217 code for the Caribbean guilder is XCG.
Did XCG replace ANG in Sint Maarten?
Yes. XCG replaced the Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG) as the current shared currency, following the published transition timetable.
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