New $2 and $5 SAFEGUARD® polymer banknotes issued by The Bermuda Monetary Authority

Designed and printed by De La Rue on SAFEGUARD® polymer substrate, these state-of-the-art banknotes are not only more sustainable, they will also incorporate the latest innovations in banknote security features such as an ARGENTUM™ tuna fish and Enhanced GEMINI™ that appears under ultra-violet light. These polymer notes will be among the first to feature the effigy of King Charles III.

These new polymer notes have half windows which are fully and partially transparent, depicting a cloudy sky and an underwater scene viewable from both sides.  Surrounding these windows, security features such as ILLUMINATE™ and ROTATE™ are fully integrated into the iridescent ink design of waves, multiple fish, and a sun, that appear when the notes are tilted.

Craig Swan, CEO of the Bermuda Monetary Authority, said, “The introduction of the new $2 and $5 polymer banknotes in Bermuda is a significant step forward towards increasing the durability and security of our currency. This shift not only demonstrates our commitment to embracing advanced technology but also aligns with our sustainability goals by reducing the environmental impact of our banknotes. The new banknotes will also be accessible to more Bermudians, as they are more user-friendly for individuals who are visually impaired. We are pleased to provide this advancement to the public, and we look forward to the benefits it will bring to our financial system.”

Ruth Euling, Managing Director of Currency, stated “Congratulations to the Bermuda Monetary Authority on the launch of their new $2 and $5 polymer banknotes. It has been a real privilege to design and deliver the new polymer banknotes and we are grateful for the trust granted to De La Rue.”

To find out more about the BMA’s new $2 and $5 polymer banknotes, please visit: https://www.bma.bm/polymernotes.