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Aruban florin (AWG)
The Aruban Florin (AWG) is the official currency of Aruba, pegged to the US dollar at 1.79 AWG per USD. Learn about its history, coins, and banknotes.
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Converted amount
0.5579 USD
Exchange rate
1 AWG = 0.557880 USD
Updated
8/9/2026 12:00 AM
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AWG · Aruban florin
Aruban Florin (AWG): Overview and History
The Aruban Florin (AWG) has been the official currency of Aruba since 1986, when it replaced the Netherlands Antillean guilder. The currency is issued by the Central Bank of Aruba and is subdivided into 100 cents. The florin is pegged to the US dollar at a fixed rate of 1.79 AWG per USD, providing stability for the island's economy, which relies heavily on tourism and oil refining.
Aruban florin banknotes are issued in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 florins, each featuring unique designs that highlight Aruba's cultural heritage and natural beauty. Coins are available in 5, 10, 25, and 50 cents, as well as 1 and 5 florin pieces. The currency is widely accepted throughout the island, and US dollars are also commonly used in tourist areas.
The Aruban Florin has maintained its peg to the US dollar for decades, which helps to keep inflation low and provides confidence for international investors and visitors. While the currency is not freely traded on global forex markets, its stability makes it a reliable medium of exchange for local transactions. For those planning to visit Aruba, it is advisable to exchange currency at local banks or official exchange offices to get the best rates.
- Code
- AWG
- Symbol
- AWG
- Current rate
- USD / AWG
Currency information
Last updated · 8/7/2026
Introduced in 1986, replacing the Netherlands Antillean guilder at par.
- Official name
- Aruban florin
- Legal tender status
- Legal tender in Aruba
- Decimal places
- 2
- Minor unit
- cent · 1 AWG = 100 cent
- Countries
- Aruba
- Issuing authority
- Centrale Bank van Aruba
- Central bank
- Centrale Bank van Aruba · Official website
- Exchange-rate regime
- Pegged to the US dollar at 1 USD = 1.79 AWG
Common banknotes
10 florin · 20 florin · 50 florin · 100 florin · 200 florin
Common coins
5 cents · 10 cents · 25 cents · 50 cents · 1 florin · 2.5 florin · 5 florin
Also known as
Aruban guilder · Aruban florin · AWG · Afl.
Practical notes
- The currency is pegged to the US dollar at a fixed rate of 1.79 florins per dollar.
- US dollars are widely accepted in tourist areas.
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Aruban florin questions
What is the AWG exchange rate?
The displayed rate is the latest available reference rate for USD/AWG. It can change throughout the day.
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