10 facts about Puerta Rico currency

[{"selector":"#anim-d790496d-fdd0-4d48-b28e-dc2a03d37e13 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The currency of Puerto Rico is the United States dollar (USD).

[{"selector":"#anim-0b2045e5-d1a0-4659-bbe9-d0feab930964 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.812499744007886%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The US dollar is divided into 100 cents (¢).

[{"selector":"#anim-57930a22-7576-4dc2-962e-f702ca1cad44 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.2517869621039%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Coins in circulation in Puerto Rico include 1¢ (centavo or chavito), 5¢ (vellon or ficha), 10¢ (dime), 25¢ (peseta or quarter), and 50¢ (half-dollar).

[{"selector":"#anim-ef270992-5aad-4c37-b1f1-05dd259bc0cd [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.499999772451451%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Bills in circulation in Puerto Rico include $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, and $100

[{"selector":"#anim-15ae08c5-8214-43a4-91e3-2ce81b84fd04 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.44698024270353%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The US dollar is legal tender in Puerto Rico, just as it is in the United States.

[{"selector":"#anim-f4c37a3b-2ef9-4e4a-9232-6702bd65721c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Puerto Ricans are American citizens, so they can use US dollars anywhere in the United States.

[{"selector":"#anim-eadb96c9-0c07-43ac-916a-9cbdf101025d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.179687404002955%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] However, there are some differences between the way the US dollar is used in Puerto Rico and the way it is used in the United States.

[{"selector":"#anim-50a6e2e5-0f1e-440a-a64e-3473023b8a87 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The US dollar is also used in other US territories, such as the US Virgin Islands and Guam.

[{"selector":"#anim-9674a341-e304-4ca6-a80c-3a8ff3e27a28 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.249999886225726%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The US dollar is a relatively stable currency, which makes it a good choice for tourists and investors.

[{"selector":"#anim-7d586c7b-f963-424e-a883-57a7bffb0b48 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0.00328225964706118%, 0, 0) translate(25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] The US dollar is the world's reserve currency, which means that it is the currency that is most widely used in international trade and finance. Learn more