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Barbados 50 Dollar Bill
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Barbadian $50 notes were introduced by the Central Bank of Barbados (CBB) in 1989.
The front of the $50 bill features a flying fish, the Coat of Arms, a watermark depicting a map of Barbados and the signature of the Governor in office at time of printing. The reverse features a vignette of the historic Parliament buildings and Careenage.
Generally, Barbadian notes differ only in colour, the image appearing in the see-thorough feature and the portrait featured on the face of the bill.
Orange with blue-green elements, Barbadian $50 notes bear the image of Errol Barrow and feature a broken trident in the see-through feature. Newer $50 notes are printed with an electrotype bearing the image of the Pride of Barbados flower.
Flying Fish
Barbados is known as the "Land of the Flying Fish". The flying fish is Barbados' official national fish. It appears on Barbadian currency, the national Barbados Coat of Arms and the logo of the National Barbados Tourism Authority. Look for the flying fish in local art, statues, fountains and monuments.
Coat of Arms
Conveyed by royal warrant, the Barbados Coat of Arms was presented to the President of the Senate by her Majesty the Queen during a Royal Visit to the island on 14 February 1966. This was the same year Barbados gained Independence from Britain. The Barbados Coat of Arms is a symbol of strength, pride and integrity. Designed by Mr. Neville C. Connell in 1966, it tells the story of this small Caribbean nation from its inception as an English colony, to the struggle towards emancipation, freedom and independence.
Pride of Barbados
Like the $20 and $100 notes, $50 notes carry a secondary watermark in the image of the Pride of Barbados, Barbados' national flower. Emblematic of the nation is the red variety with yellow margin along the crinkled edges of the petals. Growing to a height of up to 20 feet, the Pride of Barbados is a common sight on the island. Its blooms are present all year round in a glorious array of reds and yellows. The Pride of Barbados is also featured prominently on the national Coat of Arms.
Errol Barrow
Errol Barrow (1920 - 1987) was a Barbadian statesman and lawyer. In 1958, Barrow became leader of the Democratic Labour Party, later serving as Premier of Barbados between 1961 and 1966.
With Independence, Barrow became the first Prime Minister of Barbados (1966-1976). He was elected back into the role of Prime Minister in 1986.
Remembered as the Father of Independence, Barrow is namesake to the island's ABC Highway and one of Barbados' 10 National Heroes. His portrait appears on the face of Barbadian $50 notes.
Broken Trident
Barbadian $50 notes display the image of a broken trident in the see-through feature. The symbol is a carry-over from the Seal of the Colony. With Independence, the seal was replaced by the national Coat of Arms. On Barbadian notes and the Coat of Arms, Neptune's broken trident symbolizes Barbados' break from Britain's colonial rule.
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