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Haiti Money System, Gourdes

Haiti Money System, Gourdes

Here is a rare picture of a Haitian currency back in the time.

The Haitian money system, their currency or the Haitian gourde has changed repeatedly over the years. In 1846 and yet again in 1850 they minted a 6.00 centime.

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The History Of Haiti Currency, Gourde, Dollar

The History Of Haiti Currency, Gourde, Dollar

This is a picture of haiti currency at the beginning of their existance as a nation.

The Haitian government issued several bank notes which had different values. The Haitian gourde came in the following denominations 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100, and 500 gourdes.

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Maxime Charles and the Liquidity of US Dollars in Haiti

Maxime Charles and the Liquidity of US Dollars in Haiti

The President of the Professional Association of Bankers, Mr. Maxime Charles told reporters that the problem of liquidity of the Dollar is due mainly to a series or activities in the country that were done in cash.

Many people attribute the problem to the program of Cash for work and other business activities that required a large sum of cash payment.

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Haiti Early Currency, Gourde And Piastre

Haiti Early Currency, Gourde And Piastre

Here is a picture of early Haiti currency

The first Haitian coin or centime to be in circulation was silver piece. There were a variety of them. The pieces came in various denominations such as: 6, 12 and 25 centimes. 50 and 100 centimes came later in 1827.

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Reevaluation Of The Haitian Currency, Gourde

Reevaluation Of The Haitian Currency, Gourde

This is a picture of haiti currency.

The first reevaluation of the Haitian currency was conducted in 1870. The Haitian gourde was revalued based on the market at the time. Ten gourdes were reevaluated and valued at one gourde. The notes were in denominations of 10 and 25 gourdes.

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