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The Central Bank of The Bahamas to Release a New Bahamas $10 Banknote

On 11 November 2026, the Central Bank of The Bahamas will release the Series 2026 $10 Bahamian banknote, a refined version of the existing $10 note in the CRISP Evolution family. The new banknote is similar to the previous version in all material respects, but has been tilted more towards grey in tonality to better distinguish it within the banknote family. Like the previous series, the new banknote is printed on Landqart AG’s Durasafe® substrate—a composite of security paper and transparent polymer—that offers increased security and durability. It also incorporates Crane Currency’s RAPID Detect® thread, allowing for faster authentication by the public and cash-handling machines.

The banknote is predominantly grey with shades of green, yellow, red, and pink. It measures 156 mm long and 67 mm wide, bearing on the front a portrait of Sir Stafford L. Sands, the series, and the signature of the Governor of the Central Bank of The Bahamas, together with the words “Central Bank of The Bahamas”. These notes are legal tender under the Central Bank of The Bahamas Act, 2020 for payment in the amount of ten dollars. A watermark of Sir Stafford L. Sands, the numeral $10, a replica map of the islands of The Bahamas, the denominational value in words and figures appear on the left, and an image of a Yellow Elder flower in the centre. The back features an artist’s rendering of the Hope Town Lighthouse, Abaco, along with two flamingoes. The rendering is flanked by the numeral $10 that appears in the upper left and lower right corners, while the words “Ten Dollars” are in the upper right quadrant. Just below the lighthouse is the Coat of Arms of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas along with the words “Central Bank of The Bahamas”.

For more information on this banknote and other denominations in the CRISP Evolution family, kindly visit the Central Bank's website at https://www.centralbankbahamas.com/banknotes.