Aruba, formerly a part of the Netherlands Antilles, achieved on Jan. 1, 1986 a special status, “status aparte” as the third state under the Dutch crown, together with the Netherlands and the remaining five islands of the Netherlands Antilles. On Dec. 15, 1954 the Netherlands Antilles were given complete domestic autonomy and granted equality within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The separate constitution put in place for Aruba in 1986 established it as an autonomous government within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. In 1990 Aruba opted to remain a part of the Kingdom without the promise of future independence.
   The second largest island of the Netherlands Antilles, Aruba is situated near the Venezuelan coast. The island has an area of 74-1/2 sq. mi. (193 sq. km.) and a population of 65,974. Capital: Oranjestad, named after the Dutch royal family. Aruba was important in the processing and transportation of petroleum products in the first part of the twentieth century, but today the chief industry is tourism.
   For earlier issues see Curacao and the Netherlands Antilles.

RULER
Dutch

MINT MARKS
(u) Utrecht – Privy marks only
Anvil, 1986-1988
Bow and Arrow, 1989-1999
Bow and Arrow w/star, 2000-
Wine tendril with grapes, 2001-
Wine tendril with grapes plus star, 2002-
Sails of a clipper, 2003-

MONETARY SYSTEM
100 Cents = 1 Florin

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