Both Sides of The Coin: The Story of The Central Bank of Barbados 1972-2017

134 of currency in 2007, a new notes-processing machine to count and separate fit from unfit notes was commissioned. 76 In addition, all procedures relating to currency and vault management were reviewed and new approaches were implemented that improved overall risk management. In 2010 a project was started to further strengthen security at the operational level. General security The security systems for all of the Bank’s properties (including the Hotsite facility) were also enhanced. Starting in 2003, internal and external surveillance were improved through the installation of additional closed circuit television facilities. Scanning of visitors was introduced in 2007 as part of a new visitor management programme. To complement the physical changes, there was regular training for security officers both at the UWI and the Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago. $2 $5 $10 $20 $50 $100 • 1976 1985 1987 1992 1995 1996 1997 CHANGES / UPGRADES TO CURRENCY NOTES 1998 1999 2003 2006 2007 2013 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • TABLE 6 Central Bank of Barbados, Annual Reports , various issues.