Travelers are advised to exchange any remaining BMD back to USD before leaving the island, as it is only useful as a souvenir elsewhere.
: Banknotes are celebrated for their vibrant colors and depiction of local fauna, such as the Bermuda Bluebird ($2) and Atlantic Blue Marlin ($5). Coins : Circulated in 1, 5, 10, and 25 cents , and a $1 coin .
: In late 2024, the BMA introduced new $2 and $5 polymer notes featuring an effigy of King Charles III , replacing older paper versions. bermuda dollar
The 1-cent coin features the famous "wild hog," a nod to the island's early "hogge money" history.
Are you planning a trip to Bermuda and need to know about or international transaction costs ? Travelers are advised to exchange any remaining BMD
: The formal 1:1 peg to the US dollar was established to simplify trade and attract American tourists.
: The island used the Bermudian pound (equal to the British pound sterling) for roughly 130 years. : In late 2024, the BMA introduced new
: The currency is essentially non-exchangeable abroad .