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Coins

In 1973, coins were introduced in denominations of 1, 5, 10 and 25 cents and 1 dollar. Until 1991, the 1 cent was struck in bronze. Since 1992, copperCopper

Copper is a chemical element in the periodic table that has the symbol Cu and atomic number 29....
-plated zincZinc

Zinc is a chemical element in the periodic table that has the symbol Zn and atomic number 30....
 has been used. The 5 cents is struck in brassBrass

Brass is the term used for alloys of copper and zinc in a solid solution....
, whilst the highest three denominations are struck in cupro-nickel. The 1 dollar coin has an equilaterally-curved-heptagonHeptagon

In geometry, a heptagon is a polygon with seven sides and seven angles....
al shape. Many of the coins in circulation have been struck at the Royal Canadian MintRoyal Canadian Mint

The Royal Canadian Mint produces all of Canada's circulation coins, and manufactures circulation coins on behalf of other na...
.

See also

  • Central banks and currencies of the CaribbeanCentral banks and currencies of the Caribbean

    This is a list of the central banks and currencies of the Caribbean....
  • Economy of BarbadosEconomy of Barbados

    OverviewSince achieving independence in 1966, the island nation of Barbados has transformed itself from a low-income economy depe...


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