Currency in the Dominican Republic – The Dominican Peso (DOP)

The official currency of Dominican Republic is the Dominican Peso, abbreviated internationally as DOP.

What Does the Dominican Peso Look Like?

Dominican banknotes currently in circulation include denominations of:

• 50 pesos
• 100 pesos
• 200 pesos
• 500 pesos
• 1,000 pesos
• 2,000 pesos

Coins in use include:

• 1 peso
• 5 pesos
• 10 pesos
• 25 pesos

One Dominican peso is subdivided into 100 centavos, although centavo coins are rarely used in everyday transactions.

Unique Features of Dominican Banknotes

Each Dominican banknote reflects the nation’s rich history, cultural heritage, and key figures in its independence.

• The 50 peso note features Ramón Matías Mella, one of the founding fathers of the nation.
• The 100 peso note showcases Francisco del Rosario Sánchez, a central figure in the country’s independence movement.
• The 200 peso note highlights Juan Pablo Duarte, widely regarded as the principal architect of Dominican independence.
• The 500 peso note depicts Salomé Ureña, an influential literary and educational figure.
• The 1,000 peso note features Hermanas Mirabal, symbols of resistance against dictatorship.
• The 2,000 peso note displays Emilio Prud'Homme, known for writing the national anthem.

Modern Dominican banknotes are printed on high-quality cotton-based paper and incorporate advanced security features, including:

• Watermarks and security threads
• Colour-shifting inks
• Microprinting and fine-line patterns

How Much is the Dominican Peso Worth?

You can find the current exchange rate for the Dominican Peso at the top of this page in the “Exchange Rate” section.

You can follow the live DOP rate in the "Currencies" tab or visit our live exchange charts page.