The Bahamian Dollar (BSD) is the official currency of the Bahamas, introduced in 1966. It is pegged to the United States Dollar (USD) at a 1:1 exchange rate, making it easy for tourists and locals to use both currencies interchangeably. The currency is issued by the Central Bank of The Bahamas and features various denominations in both coins and banknotes. The Bahamian Dollar is symbolized by the "$" sign, similar to the USD. Banknotes come in denominations of $1, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100, while coins are available in 1, 5, 10, 15, 25 cents, and $1. The currency reflects the rich culture and history of the Bahamas through its designs and imagery.