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

close cooperation with several local art- With the introduction of the 2019 banknote
ists, various local and international experts series, the CBA aims to maintain confi-
from central banks and private sector dence in the florin and contribute in pro-
consultants, as well as the internationally moting the uniqueness and beauty of Aru-
renowned banknote producer Crane Cur- ba’s flora, fauna, cultural heritage, monu-
rency. The main theme of these banknotes ments, and landmarks.
is “Life in Aruba”, containing elements of
the Aruban flora, fauna, cultural heritage, For future generations to be able to appre-
monuments, and landmarks. Apart from ciate this as well, it is of utmost importance
the very colorful designs, these banknotes to continue to promote public awareness
also contain the most advanced security for the adequate preservation and con-
features available on the market. servation hereof.q
ORANJESTAD — After more than 7 years of intense prepa-
ration, recently he 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 25 Florin Aruba, 5
Pound Northern Ireland and 1000 Franc Switzerland. Jan-
uary 31st of 2020 will be the last day for the nomination.
During the journey of the making of, the CBA worked in

James & Barbara

Nemecek honored as

Goodwill Ambassadors

EAGLE BEACH — Recently, Darline de Cuba had the great
pleasure to honor loyal and friendly visitors of Aruba as
Distinguished Visitor at their home away from home. The
symbolic honorary title is presented on behalf of the Min-
ister of Tourism, as a token of appreciation to the guests
who visit Aruba between 10-20-35 and more consecutive
years.

The honorees were: James & Barbara Nemecek resident
of Sellersville Pennsylvania. The couple loves coming to
the island for the friendly people, great weather and very
relaxing atmosphere.

The event which commemorates their 20th consecutive
visit to the island was held at the Renaissance Ocean
Suites. De Cuba together with representatives of the Re-
sort, Mr. David Gomez, thanked them for choosing Aruba
as their vacation destination and as their home away
from home for so many years.q