Suriname

Surinamese banknotes from the gulden of the 1980s to the Surinamese dollar, including the bird-themed 5 dollars of 2012.

A South American country with Dutch monetary roots.

History and frequently asked questions below ↓

About Suriname banknotes

Suriname used the gulden (guilder) until 2004, when the Surinamese dollar replaced it at 1,000 to one. The Centrale Bank van Suriname's notes feature birds, plants and buildings of Paramaribo.

See also: Americas banknotes, Netherlands, Guyana and Netherlands Antilles.

Frequently asked questions

When did Suriname switch to the dollar?

On 1 January 2004, at 1,000 gulden to one Surinamese dollar.

What language is on Surinamese notes?

Dutch, Suriname's official language.

What currency did Suriname use before 2004?

The Surinamese gulden (guilder), replaced by the Surinamese dollar.

Are your Suriname banknotes genuine?

Yes. Every Suriname note we sell is a genuine banknote, never a copy or replica. Each listing states the grade, gives the Pick catalogue number where one exists and shows the front and back, and every order ships tracked from Hungary.