The Central Bank of Belize occasionally creates educational materials for the general public, including students, on Belize’s currency, economy, functions of the Bank and financial system. These materials are a part of the Bank's ongoing efforts to promote a greater understanding of economic and financial issues in Belize.
2025 Delegation of Authority13 Nov 2025
In its ongoing commitment to foster a more business-friendly environment and improve operational efficiency, the Central Bank of Belize (Central Bank) has further broadened the scope of its Delegation of Authority to authorised dealers (domestic banks).
Registration of Direct Investments Infographic03 Sept 2025
The Central Bank of Belize has expanded the delegation of authority to authorised dealers, enabling customers to buy foreign currency directly from domestic banks for Registration of Direct Investments.
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Delegation of Authority for Imports Prepayment Infographic
04 Aug 2025
The Central Bank of Belize has expanded the delegation of authority to authorised dealers, enabling customers to buy foreign currency directly from domestic banks for Imports Prepayment.
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Delegation of Authority for Services Infographic
02 May 2025
The Central Bank of Belize has expanded the delegation of authority to authorised dealers, enabling customers to buy foreign currency directly from domestic banks for service-based transactions.
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A guide to budgeting and saving your money
01 Jan 2022
A budget is a spending plan-a plan on how to spend your money. Use a budget to track your income and expenses. Use it to see where you are overspending and need to cut down.
Foreign Exchange Controls: What it Means to You16 Sep 2014
This booklet describes the fixed exchange rate regime used in Belize and the manner in which exchange controls function to protect the fixed exchange rate.
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2003 Belize Currency Notes Upgrade Poster
1 Oct 2003
Highlights the 2003 security features upgrade in the Belize banknotes.
2003 Belize Currency Notes Upgrade - 20 & 100 Dollar Banknotes Brochure1 Jun 2003
Highlights the 2003 security features upgrade for the modified issued of $20 and $100 Belize currency notes.
2003 Belize Currency Notes Upgrade - 50, 10, 5 & 2 Dollar Banknotes Brochure1 Jun 2003
Highlights the 2003 security features upgrade for the modified issue of $50, $10, $5 and $2 Belize currency notes.
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Belize-30 years Retrospect and the Challenges Ahead
6 Dec 2012
Dr. Ydahlia Metzgen Presentation of paper titled, "Belize - 30 years Retrospect and Challenges Ahead" on 14 November 2012 at the Institute of Creative Arts.
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Treasury Bills Presentation
1 Nov 2010
This presentation, made after the April 2009 reinstatement of competitive bidding on treasury bills, includes an overview of treasury bill trading operations, including auctions and the pricing model.
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Know Your Money Presentation
8 Nov 2008
This presentation highlights the Bank’s role as issuer of Belizean currency notes, explains the efforts to combat counterfeit activities and outlines the principal security features of the currency notes.
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Structure of Financial Institutions/Markets in Belize
3 Apr 1996
Presentation by Manuel Vasquez, Senior Manager, FSSD, at Seminar for Business Students' Association of the University College of Belize. This presentation looks at the macroeconomic environment for banks, the characteristics, legal and regulatory infrastructure and risks of banks as well as an overview of recent developments in the domestic financial sector.