Bahamian Dollar to Australian Dollar — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: The Bahamas

Currency Code, Symbol: BSD, B$

Denominations of coins in circulation: 1, 5, 10, 25 cents

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100

History: The Bahamian dollar (B$) is used for payment in the Bahamas. The national currency of the country is denoted as BSD and by a traditional dollar sign. Sometimes, letter B is added in front of $ to avoid confusion.Cent is used as change for the Bahamian dollar. Every BSD has 100 cents. The currency has been introduced into circulation in 1966. Before that, pound sterling was used as the currency. There is an agreement signed between the Bahamas and the USA that allows to use both currencies on the territory of the island. Thus, tourists, who come on vacation, can use the American dollar to pay for services and purchases.Read More

Country of Circulation: Australia, Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Australian Antarctic Territory, Christmas Island and others

Currency Code, Symbol: AUD, AU$

Denominations of coins in circulation: 5c, 10c, 20c, 50c, $1, $2

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: $5, $10, $20, $50, $100

History: The Australian dollar (symbol: $ ,code: AUD, number 036) is the currency of the Commonwealth of Australia. It is used not only on the territory of Australia, but also on the adjacent islands: Cocos Islands, Norfolk, and Christmas Islands. $ is identified as AUD or by the classic dollar sign on the global financial market.One AUD is 100 cents. It has come into action in 1966, replacing the Australian pound. Since the late 80s, banknotes have been being made from special flexible plastic instead of paper. It makes money last longer in humid Australian climate. Interestingly, all banknotes have the same height, but are different in length. On the notes you can find portraits of historical and political figures, important buildings and objects. Australia also regularly issues commemorative coins worth 50 cents.Read More