The official currency of Aruba is the Aruban florin (Afl), which is divided into 100 cents. The silver Florin coins are divided into denominations of 5, 10, 50 cents, and one florin. American dollars are readily accepted everywhere on the island.
Of the 49,851 officers who were assaulted in 2013, 14,565 (29.2 percent) sustained injuries. 31.0 percent of the officers who were attacked with personal weapons (e.g., hands, fists, or feet) suffered injuries. 14.6 percent of the officers who were assaulted with knives or other cutting instruments were injured.
It is an offence under s 58 Crimes Act 1900 to assault an officer in the execution of his or her duty. The maximum penalty is 5 years imprisonment. Section 60 Crimes Act 1900 sets out further offences relating to the assault of police officers while in the execution of their duty.