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Saturday 31 auguSt 2019

Aruba’s 25 Florin banknote nominated for “Banknote of the Year 2019”

ORANJESTAD — After more than 7 years of intense prepa-
ration, recently the Centrale Bank van Aruba (CBA) held
the official launch of the new 2019 series florin banknotes.
The International Bank Note Society revealed the nomi-
nation of the 25 Florin banknote for the “Banknote of the
Year 2019 Award”. CBA congratulates the people of Aru-
ba with this achievement and is looking forward to the
announcement of the winning banknote in April 2020.

The 3 nominees for this award are the 25 Florin Aruba, the
5 Pound Northern Ireland and the 1000 Franc Switzerland.
January 31st of 2020 will be the last day to submit nomina-
tions. During the journey of the making of these banknotes,
the CBA worked in close cooperation with several local
artists, various local and international experts from central
banks and private sector consultants, as well as the inter-
nationally renowned banknote producer Crane Curren-
cy. The main theme of these banknotes is “Life in Aruba”,
containing elements of the Aruban flora, fauna, cultural most advanced security With the introduction of the fidence in the florin and
heritage, monuments, and landmarks. Apart from the features available on the 2019 banknote series, the contribute in promoting
very colorful designs, these banknotes also contain the market. CBA aims to maintain con- the uniqueness and beauty
of Aruba’s flora, fauna, cul-
tural heritage, monuments,
and landmarks.

For future generations to
be able to appreciate this
as well, it is of utmost impor-
tance to continue to pro-
mote public awareness for
the adequate preservation
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