Aruban florin
Afl. | |
|---|---|
| ISO 4217 | |
| Code | AWG (numeric: 533) |
| Subunit | 0.01 |
| Unit | |
| Plural | florin |
| Symbol | Aƒ, ƒ |
| Denominations | |
| Subunit | |
| 1⁄100 | cent |
| Plural | |
| cent | cent |
| Banknotes | Afl. 10, Afl. 25, Afl. 50, Afl. 100, Afl. 200 |
| Coins | 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, 50¢, Afl. 1, Afl. 5 |
| Demographics | |
| Date of introduction | 1986 |
| User(s) | Aruba |
| Issuance | |
| Central bank | Central Bank of Aruba |
| Website | cbaruba |
| Printer | Crane Currency |
| Website | cranecurrency |
| Mint | Royal Dutch Mint |
| Website | royaldutchmint |
| Valuation | |
| Inflation | 4.4% (2011) |
| Method | CPI |
| Pegged with | 1 U.S. dollar = Afl. 1.79 |
The florin (Dutch: [floːˈrɪn]; abbreviation: Afl.; code: AWG) or Aruban guilder is the currency of Aruba. It is subdivided into 100 cents. The florin was introduced in 1986, replacing the Netherlands Antillean guilder at par. The Aruba currency exchange rate for U.S. dollars is Afl. 1.77 for cash and Afl. 1.78 for traveller's checks. Most supermarkets and gas stations use the exchange rate of Afl. 1.75, while many restaurants and shops use the exchange rate of Afl. 1.80.