The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago has announced that the new Coat of Arms will be introduced on banknotes from August, beginning with the Series 2026 TT$100 denomination.
In a release yesterday, the bank said the Coat of Arms forms part of the design of all T&T banknotes and coins and became valid from February 25 last year. However, it said consistent with the National Emblems of Trinidad and Tobago (Regulation) (Amendment) (Extension of Time for Use of Former Coat of Arms) Order, 2025, the former Coat of Arms remains valid until January 2, 2031.
According to the Central Bank, following the introduction of the Series 2026 $100 banknote, all $100 notes and other denominations with Series dates prior to 2026, as well as all coins bearing the former Coat of Arms, will be changed out on a phased basis. The bank said old notes and coins with the former Coat of Arms that are in active circulation will remain legal tender until January 2, 2031, or a later date if extended by the Minister of Home Affairs.
