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East Caribbean Dollar (XCD)
The East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) is the official currency of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), pegged to the US dollar.
Convert this currency
Converted amount
0.3704 USD
Exchange rate
1 XCD = 0.370370 USD
Updated
8/9/2026 12:00 AM
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XCD · East Caribbean Dollar
East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) Overview
The East Caribbean Dollar (XCD) serves as the official currency for eight island economies within the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS), including Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, as well as the British territories of Anguilla and Montserrat. Introduced in 1965, it replaced the British West Indies dollar and has been managed by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) since 1983.
The currency operates under a fixed exchange rate regime, pegged to the US dollar at XCD 2.70 per USD. This peg provides stability for trade and tourism, which are vital to the region's economies. The ECCB issues banknotes and coins in various denominations, featuring local flora, fauna, and historical figures, and ensures the integrity of the monetary system across member states.
As a regional currency, the XCD facilitates economic integration and simplifies cross-border transactions within the OECS. Its stability is crucial for the tourism-dependent economies, and the peg to the US dollar helps mitigate exchange rate risk for businesses and investors. However, the currency also faces challenges, including limited flexibility in monetary policy and vulnerability to external economic shocks.
- Code
- XCD
- Symbol
- XCD
- Current rate
- USD / XCD
Currency information
Last updated · 8/7/2026
The East Caribbean dollar was introduced in 1965, replacing the British West Indies dollar at par.
- Official name
- East Caribbean dollar
- Legal tender status
- Legal tender in all member states and territories of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) that use it.
- Decimal places
- 2
- Minor unit
- cent · 1 XCD = 100 cent
- Countries
- Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Territories
- Anguilla, Montserrat
- Issuing authority
- Eastern Caribbean Central Bank
- Central bank
- Eastern Caribbean Central Bank · Official website
- Exchange-rate regime
- Pegged to the United States dollar at US$1 = EC$2.70 since 1976.
Common banknotes
$5 · $10 · $20 · $50 · $100
Common coins
1 cent · 2 cents · 5 cents · 10 cents · 25 cents · $1
Also known as
EC dollar · XCD · East Caribbean dollar · $
Practical notes
- The currency is issued by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank.
- The exchange rate has been fixed at US$1 = EC$2.70 since 1976.
Priority currency pairs
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East Caribbean Dollar questions
What is the XCD exchange rate?
The displayed rate is the latest available reference rate for USD/XCD. It can change throughout the day.
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