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NZD to BBD Exchange Rate

Code BBD
Symbol $
Coins
1, 5, 10, 25 cents, $1
Banknotes
$2, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100

Buying Barbadian Dollars

  • Arrange a special order

    Give us a bit of notice before your trip, and let us manage all of your travel money needs.

  • No commission

    On foreign exchange rates when you order with Travel Money NZ.

  • Pick up locally

    With over 20 convenient store locations across New Zealand, you can securely pick up your BBD with no hassles.

About the currency

Coins and notes

Since it’s divided similarly to the New Zealand dollar, Barbados currency is easy to understand.

Barbados coins are available in 1c, 5c, 10c, 25c and $1 pieces. Featuring 7 sides and a unique curved shape, the $1 coin is worth taking a closer look at.

Barbados notes currently in circulation include $2, $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 denominations.

Facts about the currency

  • The BBD is fixed to the USD at a rate of 1USD = 1.98 BBD. This means it doesn’t fluctuate against the USD, and only changes based on a foreign currency’s fluctuation relative to the US dollar.
  • In 2002, a $5 note bearing the words “To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Central Bank of Barbados” was introduced. Reportedly, only 1,000 notes were issued, and you had to be a bank employee to receive one.
  • In May 2013, the Central Bank of Barbados introduced redesigned banknotes for the first time in 40 years.
  • Tactile marks were added to the new notes to help people with low vision.