Check Out The Value Of The Haitian Gourde Today
A coin of 1 Gourde (commonly called "A-do-ken")
A coin of 5 Gourdes
The Haitian gourde was first introduced in 1813, replacing the "livre." Over time, the gourde was often revalued and at various points matched the US dollar and the French franc. In 1912, it was pegged to the US dollar at a rate of 5 gourdes to $1 US dollar. As a result, the gourde quickly became known as the "Haitian dollar." At that time, to determine the amount in gourdes, one simply had to multiply the US dollar value by 5. For example, US 1.00 equaled 5 gourdes, and so on.
Consequently, the term "Haitian dollar" has remained ingrained in the minds of the Haitian people to this day, even though the value of the gourde has since fallen significantly behind the US dollar, the Canadian dollar, and the Euro. So, trying to fully understand this term in relation to the gourde is indeed very confusing.
A former bill of 1 gourde
A former bill of 5 gourdes
A bill of 10 gourdes
A bill of 250 gourdes
In reality, there is no physical monetary unit that actually represents one Haitian dollar.
Since the Haitian currency fluctuates slightly on a daily basis, many people want to know the current value of the Haitian gourde compared to the US dollar, Canadian dollar, euro, or Dominican peso. As of today, high-end stores and other commercial establishments list their products in Haitian gourdes, while some stores allow customers to pay in foreign currency by matching its equivalent value in gourdes.
To find the current exchange rate of the Haitian currency, simply multiply the amount you have by the day's exchange rate. For example, if the exchange rate is 130 gourdes for 1 US dollar, you would multiply your dollar amount by 130 to get the total equivalent in gourdes.
Like many other countries, Haitian money is divided into coins and bills. Coins come in denominations of 1 gourde and 5 gourdes. Bills come in denominations of 10, 25, 50, 100, 250, 500, and 1000 gourdes. You may rarely find a 0.50 "kòb" (coin), which is half the value of a 1-gourde paper bill. Nearly everything in Haiti is purchased either in gourdes or at the current exchange rate of your available foreign currency—whether US dollars, Canadian dollars, euros, or pesos.
Last updated 05/18/2026
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