WILLEMSTAD – Residents of Curaçao are being reminded that they can still donate their old Netherlands Antillean guilder (Naf) coins and banknotes to local charities through the Cash for Care project. The island’s Rotary Clubs are encouraging people to empty drawers and jars of the obsolete currency and drop them off at designated donation stations. 

Since the introduction of the Caribbean guilder (Cg), the old Naf currency is no longer legal tender. To give the leftover money a meaningful purpose, the Rotary Clubs launched the Cash for Care initiative in June, placing specially designed donation stations across the island. 

Ten Donation Stations Across Curaçao 

While the project has already seen strong participation, organizers believe even more can be collected. Donation stations — creatively made from repurposed gas cylinders — are located at: 

Home Plus Sta. Maria 

Van der Tweel Zeelandia 

Vreugdenhil Supermarket 

Sambil Carrefour 

Zuikertuin Mall 

VidaNova Bank 

Centrum Mahaai 

Centrum Piscadera 

Kooyman Zeelandia 

Kooyman Noorduynweg 

Proceeds to Local Charities 

Rotary members collect the donated currency weekly and exchange it at the Central Bank. Later this year, the total proceeds will be distributed to local charities working in education, poverty reduction, animal welfare, sports, health, and environmental conservation. 

The Rotary Clubs hope the community will continue to contribute, turning unused coins and bills into tangible support for those in need across the island.