BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, July 9, 2026 — In a landmark moment for the Eastern Caribbean, the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank has unveiled redesigned EC banknotes that will, for the first time, replace the image of the late Queen Elizabeth II with distinguished national heroes, nation builders and regional icons.
ECCB Governor Timothy N.J. Antoine revealed the new designs during the Ceremony to Mark the Change in Chairmanship of the ECCB Monetary Council, describing the new series as a powerful tribute to the people, heritage and achievements of the eight-member Eastern Caribbean Currency Union.
The historic redesign follows a decision taken at the 105th Meeting of the Monetary Council on July 21, 2023, after public consultations showed strong support for placing Caribbean heroes and leaders on the region’s currency.
The new EC$100 note will feature Nobel laureate Sir William Arthur Lewis and Sir John George Melvin Compton.