01/10/2022: Transition to digital currency
Gibraltar announced the introduction of a digital currency pegged 1:1 to the Gibraltar pound, making it one of the first jurisdictions to do so.
15/08/2019: Commencement of polymer £50 issuance
Polymer £50 banknotes were introduced, replacing the older paper £50 notes.
26/06/2018: New £100 banknote issued
A new £100 banknote featuring the image of Sir Joshua Hassan, first Chief Minister of Gibraltar, was issued.
20/12/2017: Devaluation of Algerian Dinar
The Algerian dinar was devalued again, as it faced economic challenges and low oil prices.
29/06/2014: 50th Anniversary of Algerian Dinar
Algeria celebrated the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the Algerian dinar as its national currency.
21/12/1999: Introduction of Euro-Dinar Exchange Rate
The euro-dinar exchange rate was introduced, replacing the French franc as the peg currency for the Algerian dinar.
17/09/1994: Introduction of New Dinar
A new series of banknotes was introduced in Algeria, with the intent of stabilizing the currency and reducing inflation.
06/11/1988: Introduction of polymer banknotes
Polymer banknotes were introduced in Gibraltar, enhancing durability and counterfeit resilience.
10/11/1973: Devaluation of Algerian Dinar
The Algerian dinar was devalued by 30%, as a result of the global oil crisis and economic challenges faced by Algeria.
07/05/1971: Algerian Dinar Pegged to French Franc
The Algerian dinar was pegged to the French franc at a rate of 1 dinar to 1.20 francs, establishing a fixed exchange rate.
15/02/1971: Currency tied to British pound
The Gibraltar pound became pegged to the British pound at a rate of 1:1, ensuring stability and ease of trade.
23/06/1969: Currency switch to decimalization
Gibraltar switched from the pound shilling pence system to a decimalized currency, with 100 pence equal to 1 pound.
01/10/1964: Introduction of Algerian Dinar
The Algerian dinar was introduced as the official currency of Algeria, replacing the French franc at a rate of 1 dinar to 100 francs.
07/03/1927: Introduction of Gibraltar pound
The Gibraltar pound was first introduced as the official currency of Gibraltar, replacing the Spanish peseta.