Vanuatu vatu
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The vatu (abbreviation: VT;[1] ISO code: VUV) is the currency of Vanuatu.
Quick Facts ISO 4217, Code ...
ISO 4217 | |
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Code | VUV (numeric: 548) |
Unit | |
Plural | vatu |
Symbol | VT |
Denominations | |
Banknotes | |
Freq. used | VT 200, VT 500, VT 1,000, VT 2,000, VT 5,000, VT 10,000[1] |
Coins | |
Freq. used | VT 5, VT 10, VT 20, VT 50, VT 100[1] |
Rarely used | VT 1, VT 2 (discontinued; still legal tender) |
Demographics | |
Date of introduction | 1981 |
Replaced | New Hebrides franc (at par) |
User(s) | Vanuatu |
Issuance | |
Central bank | Reserve Bank of Vanuatu |
Website | www |
Valuation | |
Inflation | 3.9% |
Source | The World Factbook, 2007 est. |
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The vatu has no subdivisions, one of three currencies where this is the case, alongside the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) and Japanese yen.