Saint Lucia Currency is the East Caribbean Dollar, represented as XCD or EC $. 100 cents make up one XCD. Saint Lucia Dollar is tied to the American Dollar. The US $ is accepted in major tourist establishments.
The East Caribbean Dollar exchange rate against the major currencies are as follows:
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US $ 0.37 |
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Canadian $ 0.39 |
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Australian $ 0.45 |
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New Zealand $ 0.52 |
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Euro 0.27 |
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£ 0.18 |
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Saint Lucia currency notes are available in denominations of XCD 5, XCD 10, XCD 20, XCD 50 and XCD 100. These currency notes have the following security features:
- All notes have bar codes
- A watermark portraying Queen Elizabeth II appears on all notes
- Each currency note carries a unique serial number printed vertically on the left. On the right hand side of the notes the numbers are printed in 'novel' numbering form.
- There are two security threads on all currency notes. A continuous black line appears to the left of the Queen's impression. Secondly, the letters 'ECCB' appear when the notes are viewed under ultraviolet light.
- The back of the notes are printed with iridescent ink, which change color when viewed from different angles
- The reverse side of the notes carry the image of a compass rose printed in silver metallic ink.
The East Caribbean currency coins are in denominations of 1 cent, 2 cents, 5 cents, 10 cents, 25 cents and 1 dollar.
Saint Lucia Currency can be exchanged in banks, exchange bureaus, and most of the hotels. The banks in St. Lucia remain open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and some banks till 5 p.m. The cities of Castries, Rodney Bay, Vieux Fort, and Soufriere have ATMs for the convenience of the tourists.
