XCGCaribbean GuilderCaribbean Guilder (XCG)
XCG is the shared Caribbean guilder of Curacao and Sint Maarten.
- ISO code
- XCG
- Symbol
- Cg
- Region
- Americas
- Currency type
- Fiat currency
- Exchange system
- Fixed relationship with the US dollar
- Last reviewed
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Quick facts
XCG at a glance
Currency profile
How XCG works
XCG is the shared Caribbean guilder of Curacao and Sint Maarten.
CBCS issues the Caribbean guilder within the Curacao-Sint Maarten monetary union.
- XCG became legal tender on March 31, 2025 and replaced ANG at a one-to-one transition value.
- It retains a fixed relationship with the U.S. dollar.
Context
Why this currency matters
XCG matters because users must distinguish current Caribbean-guilder records from retired ANG amounts and from Aruba's separate AWG system.
Monetary framework
Exchange arrangement
XCG has a fixed U.S.-dollar relationship within the CBCS monetary framework.
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History timeline
Key dates for XCG
Transition framework published
CBCS published the planned transition to the Caribbean guilder.
Centrale Bank van Curacao en Sint Maarten - Caribbean guilderXCG became legal tender
The Caribbean guilder became legal tender in Curacao and Sint Maarten.
CBCS - Caribbean guilder questionsANG cash co-circulation ended
The scheduled cash co-circulation period for ANG ended.
CBCS - Caribbean guilder questions
Usage and economy
How XCG is used
- Current prices and payments in Curacao and Sint Maarten.
- Comparisons with ANG historical records, AWG and USD.
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Banknotes and coins
XCG currency units
CBCS documents the Caribbean-guilder banknotes introduced with the 2025 currency changeover.
CBCS documents the Caribbean-guilder coins introduced with the 2025 currency changeover.
One Caribbean Guilder unit is recorded with 2 decimal places and uses Cent as its minor unit.
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FAQ
XCG questions
What replaced ANG?
XCG replaced the Netherlands Antillean guilder for current use in Curacao and Sint Maarten.
When did XCG become legal tender?
XCG became legal tender on March 31, 2025.
Is XCG the same as AWG?
No. XCG is shared by Curacao and Sint Maarten; AWG is Aruba's separate florin.
Is an ANG amount automatically an XCG amount?
The official transition was one-to-one, but historical records should retain their original ANG code and date rather than being silently relabeled.
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Rate source: Frankfurter
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