The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) will introduce redesigned 5-cent circulation coins across its participating member countries in November 2026. The new front replaces Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait with the ECCB logo surrounded by the flags of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union’s participating member countries. The reverse retains the Golden Hind sailing ship design. Issuance will begin in Montserrat, followed by Grenada during the week of November 16, 2026. The new coins will be introduced in the remaining participating member countries during the week of November 23, 2026.
Eastern Caribbean Central Bank sets November rollout of redesigned 5-cent coins
The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank will introduce redesigned 5-cent coins first in Montserrat, followed by Grenada during the week of November 16, 2026, and the remaining participating member countries during the week of November 23, 2026. The coins replace Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait with the bank’s logo and member countries’ flags, while keeping the Golden Hind sailing ship on the reverse.