HTG · HTG
Haitian Gourde (HTG)
The Haitian Gourde (HTG) is the official currency of Haiti. This page provides an overview of its history, denominations, and role in the economy.
Convert this currency
Converted amount
0.0077 USD
Exchange rate
1 HTG = 0.007667 USD
Updated
8/9/2026 12:00 AM
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HTG · Haitian Gourde
Haitian Gourde (HTG): Overview, History, and Usage
The Haitian Gourde (HTG) is the national currency of Haiti, a Caribbean nation sharing the island of Hispaniola with the Dominican Republic. The gourde has been in use since the early 19th century, named after a colonial-era currency based on Spanish coins. Today, it is issued and managed by the Bank of the Republic of Haiti (BRH).
The gourde is subdivided into 100 centimes, though centime coins are rarely used in daily transactions due to low value. Banknotes are issued in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, 250, 500, and 1000 gourdes, while coins exist for 5, 10, 20, and 50 centimes, as well as 1 and 5 gourdes. The currency symbol is "G" or "HTG" in international contexts.
The Haitian economy relies heavily on agriculture, remittances, and international aid, and the gourde's exchange rate is subject to fluctuations influenced by political stability, inflation, and external economic factors. For travelers and businesses, understanding the gourde is essential for transactions within Haiti, but it is not widely traded internationally.
- Code
- HTG
- Symbol
- HTG
- Current rate
- USD / HTG
Currency information
Last updated · 8/7/2026
The gourde was introduced in 1813, replacing the Haitian livre.
- Official name
- Gourde
- Legal tender status
- Legal tender in Haiti
- Decimal places
- 2
- Minor unit
- Centime · 1 HTG = 100 Centime
- Countries
- Haiti
- Issuing authority
- Banque de la République d'Haïti
- Central bank
- Banque de la République d'Haïti · Official website
- Exchange-rate regime
- Floating
Common banknotes
10 gourdes · 20 gourdes · 50 gourdes · 100 gourdes · 250 gourdes · 500 gourdes · 1000 gourdes
Common coins
5 centimes · 10 centimes · 20 centimes · 50 centimes · 1 gourde · 5 gourdes
Also known as
Gde · HTG · Haitian Gourde · Gourde · G
Practical notes
- The gourde is divided into 100 centimes.
- US dollars are widely accepted in Haiti.
Priority currency pairs
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Haitian Gourde questions
What is the HTG exchange rate?
The displayed rate is the latest available reference rate for USD/HTG. It can change throughout the day.
How can I convert HTG online?
Use the converter above to calculate indicative amounts between HTG and the other supported currencies.