BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, December 3 The St. Kitts-based Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) has launched a two-dollar commemorative polymer banknote featuring a portrait of the former West Indies legendary captain, Sir Vivian Richards, affectionately known as “The Master Blaster.”.
The issuance of the note forms part of the ECCB’s year-long celebration of its 40th anniversary under the theme, ECCB@40: A Year of Reflection, Celebration, and Implementation.
The two-dollar commemorative note marks the first time that reflective silver ink, gold iridescent ink, and a holographic blue foil have appeared together on a banknote, representing an innovation in global currency design and security.
The note will be available at commercial banks throughout the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union from DecembeDecember 6ear.
The ECCB is the central bank for Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, St. Kitts-Nevis, and Montserrat.