01/01/2019: Redenomination of the Surinamese dollar
The Surinamese dollar underwent a redenomination with 1 new dollar (SRD) being equal to 1,000 old dollars (SRG).
29/06/2018: East African Community Currency Integration
Burundi joins the East African Community (EAC) currency integration, paving the way for a future unified currency within the region.
17/10/2011: Introduction of New Banknotes
New banknotes with enhanced security features and updated designs are introduced in denominations of 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, and 10,000 Francs.
01/01/2011: Introduction of new banknotes
New banknotes with updated designs and security features were introduced to replace the older series of Surinamese dollar banknotes.
01/01/2004: Replacement of banknotes
New banknotes were introduced with enhanced security features to replace the older series of Surinamese dollar banknotes.
30/06/2003: Second Currency Revaluation
The Burundian Franc undergoes another significant devaluation as part of the second currency revaluation program.
30/04/1995: Printing of Banknotes
The first locally printed banknotes, issued in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000, and 5000 Francs, are circulated.
23/12/1991: Devaluation of the Surinamese dollar
The Surinamese dollar was devalued by 100%, resulting in an exchange rate of 1 dollar to 200 guilders.
20/10/1990: Introduction of New Coins
New coins are introduced in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 50, and 100 Francs.
01/10/1985: Introduction of the Surinamese dollar
The Surinamese dollar was introduced as the new currency of Suriname at a rate of 1 dollar to 1,000 guilders.
22/09/1985: First Currency Revaluation
The Burundian Franc is significantly devalued as part of a currency revaluation program.
01/01/1962: Introduction of the Surinamese guilder
The Surinamese guilder was introduced as the official currency of Suriname, replacing the Dutch guilder.
30/06/1960: Independence from Belgium
Burundi gains independence from Belgium, establishing the Burundian Franc as its official currency.
31/12/1954: Independence of Suriname
Suriname gained independence from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, leading to the introduction of the Surinamese guilder as its official currency.