Eastern Caribbean Central Bank's $2 Note Named 2023 Bank Note of the Year
2024-12-28
The International Bank Note Society (IBNS) has announced that its members have selected the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank's $2 note as the 2023 Bank Note of the Year. Chosen from nearly 100 new banknotes released globally in 2023, the winning note features a vibrant design combining sports and environmental themes, symbolizing hope for a bright future. The front depicts cricket legend Sir Viv Richards, the 40th-anniversary logo, turtles, and fish. The reverse showcases fish, coral, turtles, and a map of the islands in contrasting bright blue. The ECCB selected this design to inspire the people of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union and youth worldwide.