Residents on Montserrat Now Have a Say on Changes to Eastern Caribbean Dollar Note

Residents on Montserrat now have a say on proposed changes to the Eastern Caribbean dollar notes.

The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank is urging persons to give their input on what image should replace the portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth the Second on the EC currency.

This follows a decision by the Monetary Council at its 105th Meeting in July to replace the late monarch’s likeness on the Eastern Caribbean currency.

The Monetary Council also approved a proposal to replace the late Queen with the logo of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) subject to a period of public consultation from now until 31 December 2023.

This image has been proposed because it features all eight member countries of the ECCU.

Persons are invited to send their recommendations by direct message to the ECCB Connects Facebook Page, by email to: newECimage@eccb-centralbank.org.

The Monetary Council will make a final decision on the new look for the EC currency by February 2024.

It is anticipated the landmarks that are currently featured on the EC notes will be retained, including . These include Government House in Montserrat which is on the back of the $20 note.