01/01/2023: Planned Fourth Redenomination of Ariary
Madagascar announces plans for the fourth redenomination of the Ariary, aiming to simplify the currency system further.
01/01/2017: Third Redenomination of Ariary
The Malagasy Ariary experiences its third redenomination, resulting in the currency being divided by 5, making 1 new Ariary equal to 5 old Ariary.
07/11/2013: Change in banknote design and security features
The Bank of Canada introduced new polymer banknotes with enhanced security features and redesigned motifs, replacing the paper-based notes in circulation since 1935.
01/08/2003: Second Redenomination of Ariary
The Malagasy Ariary goes through its second redenomination, with 1 new Ariary equal to 5 old Ariary.
16/12/1993: First Redenomination of Ariary
The Malagasy Ariary undergoes its first redenomination, replacing the currency at a ratio of 1 new Ariary to 5 old Ariary.
01/01/1983: Introduction of Malagasy Ariary
The Malagasy Ariary is introduced as the new official currency of Madagascar, replacing the Malagasy Franc.
26/06/1975: Independence of Madagascar
Madagascar declares independence from French colonial rule, leading to changes in the national currency.
15/08/1971: Canada switches to a floating exchange rate
Canada abandoned its fixed exchange rate system and adopted a floating exchange rate, allowing the value of the Canadian dollar to fluctuate in response to market forces.
26/06/1961: Introduction of Malagasy Franc
Malagasy Franc introduced as the official currency of Madagascar to replace the French Franc.
01/03/1950: Introduction of the Canadian dollar's decimalization
Canada adopted a decimal currency system, dividing the dollar into 100 cents, replacing the previous system based on pounds, shillings, and pence.
01/01/1933: Currency depreciation during the Great Depression
The Canadian dollar experienced significant depreciation during the Great Depression due to economic uncertainty and a decrease in international trade.
02/01/1914: Introduction of the Canadian Dollar Act
The Canadian Dollar Act established the Canadian dollar as the sole currency of Canada and gave the government control over its issuance.
01/01/1858: Introduction of the Canadian dollar
The Canadian pound was replaced by the Canadian dollar as the official currency of Canada, helping to unify the currency across the country.
01/01/1841: Introduction of the Canadian pound
The first Canadian currency was the Canadian pound, which was introduced to replace British pounds in the Province of Canada.