New currency

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The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic has announced the creation of two new currency denominations: a RD$200 peso note with the Mirabal Sisters on the front, and a RD$60 peso coin commemorating 19th century educator Salome Urena. The new issues are part of the activities related to the 60th anniversary of the Central Bank. The creation of the new RD$200 peso note was a process that involved years of planning. The idea was first proposed on 15 December 2005, in a resolution by the committee that oversees the printing of the currency, which suggested a currency bill between the RD$100 peso note and the RD$500 peso note. Central Bank management finally settled on the RD$200 peso denomination as the best option. The new bill is being printed by La Rue International.

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