Vanuatu vatu · VUV

Vt symbol · 1 country currently using this currency.

Currency info

Adopted: 1981

Currency family: Other

The vatu is one of the few world currencies not subdivided into smaller units, with 1 vatu being the smallest denomination.

Introduced in 1981 following Vanuatu's independence from the New Hebrides condominium
Replaced the New Hebridean franc at a rate of 1 vatu = 1.19 francs
Name derives from the Bislama word for 'stone', referencing traditional currency used in the islands
Managed by the Reserve Bank of Vanuatu since its establishment

Countries currently using this currency

Related

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Historical predecessor

New Hebridean franc