No 2002 Trinidad $100 Bill Exists: Currency History Clarified
There was never a 2002-dated Trinidad & Tobago $100 bill. The facts:
Denomination History
- $100 note: Introduced 1964 (Series 1). **Discontinued in 1999** (replaced by $100 polymer in 2014? No—see below).
- Current highest circulating denomination: **$100 (polymer, issued 2014–present)** featuring the Scarlet Ibis.
- Previous $100 (paper): Last series dated **1999** (Central Bank 25th Anniversary). Withdrawn 2014.
Current Polymer Series (2014+)
| Denomination | Color | Front Design |
|---|
| $1 | Red | Hummingbird |
| $5 | Green | Hibiscus |
| $10 | Blue | Steelpan |
| $20 | Purple | Chaconia |
| $50 | Gold | Red-capped Cardinal |
| $100 | Grey/Blue | Scarlet Ibis |
Collector Value
- Pre-2014 paper notes: Most trade at **face value (TT$100 ≈ US$14.75)** unless uncirculated/rare prefix.
- 1999 25th Anniversary $100: Slight premium (~US$20–30 UNC).
- Specimen/Error notes: Higher.
Exchange
Old paper notes can still be redeemed at the Central Bank (no expiry). Commercial banks may not accept withdrawn series.
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