The Central Bank of Aruba have issued (12th October) a new silver crown-size coin which celebrates the island nation’s national bird — the “prikichi.” Responding to a concerted effort and request by Aruban Bird Conservation, the Council of Ministers of Aruba approved a proposal to declare the prikichi Aruba’s national bird on the 7th February […]
Aruba Carnival Celebrations Featured on New Coin
The Centrale Bank van Aruba have announced a new coin which marks the 60th year of Carnival in this Caribbean island country. It has been said by carnival aficionados that you have not lived until you have experienced the spirit of Carnival as it is celebrated in Aruba! The 2 month long celebration begins on […]
Aruba Coins Celebrate Accession of King Willem-Alexander
The Centrale Bank van Aruba have launched two new coins which celebrate the accession of Crown Prince Willem-Alexander who assumed the title of King on the 30th April. The Prince of Orange became both the Dutch and Aruban head of state upon the official abdication of his mother Queen Beatrix on that day. Willem-Alexander became […]
Arbua Shoco Owl Silver Coin with Augmented Reality
The Royal Dutch Mint, on behalf of the Banco Central di Aruba, have announced the issue next month of their new 5 florin silver collector’s coin which will depict an Island favorite of Aruba’s wildlife – the “Shoco” owl. The shoco or to use it’s proper name, Athene cunicu-laria arubensis known as the Aruban burrowing […]
