1 TTD #530

Front

Industrial scene depicting the Point Lisas Industrial Estate with petrochemical facilities and offshore oil platforms. Point Lisas, located on Trinidad's west coast, became the cornerstone of Trinidad and Tobago's energy-based industrialization in the 1970s-1980s, housing major methanol, ammonia, and steel production facilities that transformed the nation's economy from primarily agricultural to industrial. The denomination '$1' appears in all four corners within ornate guilloche patterns.

Back

The Coat of Arms of Trinidad and Tobago at center, granted at independence in 1962, featuring two hummingbirds (one for each island) as supporters, a shield with three sailing ships representing the Trinity and Columbus's 1498 arrival, and the national motto 'Together We Aspire, Together We Achieve' on a ribbon below. At left, the Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus ruber), the national bird of Trinidad and Tobago, depicted in flight over marshland habitat typical of the Caroni Swamp where these birds roost in large flocks. The serial number ET512422 appears twice. Text states 'ISSUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CENTRAL BANK ACT CHAP. 79:02'.

History

This 1 Dollar note was issued by the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago under the Central Bank Act Chapter 79:02, which governed the issuance of currency during the 1980s. This series was issued approximately 1985-1989 and features industrial themes reflecting the nation's oil and gas boom era. The front showcases Point Lisas Industrial Estate, which by the mid-1980s had become one of the Caribbean's largest industrial complexes, particularly for petrochemicals and natural gas processing. The reverse displays the national coat of arms and the Scarlet Ibis, emphasizing national identity and natural heritage. The note was printed by Thomas De La Rue in the United Kingdom. This series was replaced by subsequent issues in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The serial number format (prefix-letter + number) was standard for this period. No known serial-year encoding is documented for this issuer.