The Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD) is a twin-island country in the southern Caribbean Sea. Trinidad and Tobago The official currency of the Republic.
The currency code of the Trinidad and Tobago dollar is TTD, and its symbol is "TT$".
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago is responsible for issuing and managing the national currency, as well as implementing and supervising monetary policy.
History of the Trinidad and Tobago Dollar
The Trinidad and Tobago dollar was introduced in 1964, replacing the British West Indies dollar.
The decision to establish a new currency is part of Trinidad and Tobago's efforts to maintain its economic and political independence following the end of British colonial rule.
The currency was initially pegged to the British pound, but was later pegged to the U.S. dollar in 1976.
Denominations and Breakdowns
The
Trinidad and Tobago Dollar is subdivided into 100 smaller units called cents.
Coins are available in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50 cents as well as $1.
Bills are available in $1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 dollar denominations.
The designs on Trinidad and Tobago dollar coins and banknotes often depict the country's national emblem, national symbols, historical figures and local flora and fauna, reflecting the country's history and cultural heritage.
Exchange rate and economy
Trinidad and Tobago’s economy is driven primarily by the oil and gas industry, which accounts for a large portion of its GDP and export earnings.
The country also has a well-developed manufacturing industry and a growing service industry, including tourism.
The exchange rate of the Trinidad and Tobago dollar is influenced by global oil and gas prices and the overall performance of the national economy.
Fluctuations in these factors may cause a currency's value to change relative to other currencies.
Summary
The Trinidad and Tobago dollar is the official currency of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and is administered by the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago.
Introduced in 1964, the currency is subdivided into 100 cents and coins and notes are issued in various denominations.
The graphics on the currency reflect the country’s history and cultural heritage.
The exchange rate of the Trinidad and Tobago dollar is affected by external factors and the overall performance of the national economy.
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