The East Caribbean dollar (EC$) serves a regional currency union across Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent & the Grenadines. Issuance began under the East Caribbean Currency Authority (ECCA) in 1965 and transitioned to the East Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) in 1983. Over time the notes shifted from territory-named legends and early anti-counterfeit devices to modern substrates and security features, while keeping common iconography tied to local fauna, maritime themes, and civic landmarks.
Printer lineage reflects evolving security practice: early printings by Thomas De La Rue gave way to updated intaglio, microtext, windowed threads, and color-shifting inks (including later work by Giesecke+Devrient and partner contractors). Portrait changes from Queen Elizabeth II to King Charles III mark the newest series, accompanied by revised arms and signatures of ECCB officials. Specimen overprints, replacement prefixes, and territory-specific legends provide collectors with a granular map of production history. Use the filters above to pivot by authority (ECCA vs ECCB), denomination, or series; the cards below sample the broader story without duplicating their individual descriptions.