Aruba
Aruba Banknotes
Our Banknote catalog of Aruba.
The florin (sign: Afl.; code: AWG) is the currency of Aruba. It is subdivided into 100 cents. The florin was introduced in 1986, replacing the Netherlands Antillean guilder at par.
History
The Centrale Bank van Aruba (Central Bank of Aruba) introduced banknotes in denominations of 5, 10, 25, 50 and 100 florin and dated January 1, 1986. In 1990, the bank issued the same denominations in a colorful new family of notes designed by Aruban artist Evelino Fingal. As director of the Archaeological Museum, Fingal found inspiration in old Indian paintings and pot shards. Fingal combined decorative motives found on pre-Columbian pottery with pictures of animals unique to the island. The 500-florin notes were introduced in 1993, with the 5-florin note replaced by a coin in 1995.
From Wikipedia
1986 - Aruba P1 5 Florins banknote
This individual Aruba 5 Florin banknote is catalogued as Pick P1 and is associated with the date 1 J..
1990 - Aruba P6 5 Florins banknote
This Aruba 5 Florin banknote is catalogued as Pick P6 and is associated with the date 1 January 1990..
2003 - Aruba P16a 10 Florins banknote
This Aruba 10 florin banknote carries a 2003 date association and is catalogued as Aruba PIC 16a, co..
2008 - Aruba P16b 10 Florins banknote UNC
This Aruba 10 Florin banknote is associated with 2008 and is identified by the specific catalog refe..
Frequently asked questions
Which periods and denominations are represented in this Aruba banknote category?
This shop’s Aruba catalog includes florin banknotes dated 1986, 1990, 2003 and 2008. The represented denominations are 5 florins and 10 florins. These records provide examples from several issue years, but they should not be treated as a complete list of every denomination or banknote issued for Aruba.
Which Pick catalog references appear among the Aruba banknotes?
The Aruba category includes Pick references P1 and P6 for 5-florin notes, together with P16a and P16b for 10-florin notes. These references are useful for organizing notes by catalog type and variant. The listed model fields also present them as Aruba PIC 1, PIC 6, PIC 16a and PIC 16b.
How can I identify the listed Aruba 5-florin banknotes?
Start with the denomination and stated year. In this shop’s catalog, the 1986 Aruba 5-florin banknote is identified as Pick P1, while the 1990 5-florin banknote is Pick P6. Checking both the date and catalog reference helps distinguish these entries without relying solely on denomination, since both are 5-florin notes.
How are the Aruba P16a and P16b banknotes distinguished in this catalog?
Both references are 10-florin Aruba banknotes, but the catalog associates them with different years. P16a is listed as a 2003 issue, while P16b is listed as a 2008 issue. Collectors comparing these variants should verify the year and full Pick suffix, because the shared P16 number alone does not identify the specific catalog variant.
What details should a buyer check when considering an Aruba banknote?
Check the denomination, stated year, Pick reference, model field and any grade shown in the individual listing. For example, the 2008 Aruba P16b 10-florin record is described as UNC and states that the banknote corresponds with the image. Such details are listing-specific, so they should not be assumed to apply to other Aruba notes.
What denomination patterns can collectors follow in this Aruba category?
The catalog shows two useful denomination-based sequences. The 5-florin group runs from the 1986 P1 entry to the 1990 P6 entry. The 10-florin group includes the later P16a and P16b variants, dated 2003 and 2008 respectively. This makes it possible to organize the represented Aruba notes by denomination, year and Pick reference.