Historic Costa Rican colón Pound sterling

Costa Rican colón pound sterling history for December 2023. The highest quote for this month is 0.001556 (21/12/2023) and the lowest 0.001547 (13/12/2023). The difference between high and low is 0.58.

CRC GBP average rate for December 2023 is 0.00153, the change between 01/12/2023 and 31/12/2023 is -0.78 %.

01 December 20231 CRC = 0.0015 GBP
03 December 20231 CRC = 0.0015 GBP
04 December 20231 CRC = 0.0015 GBP
05 December 20231 CRC = 0.0015 GBP
06 December 20231 CRC = 0.0015 GBP
07 December 20231 CRC = 0.0015 GBP
08 December 20231 CRC = 0.0015 GBP
10 December 20231 CRC = 0.0015 GBP
11 December 20231 CRC = 0.0015 GBP
12 December 20231 CRC = 0.0015 GBP
13 December 20231 CRC = 0.0015 GBP
14 December 20231 CRC = 0.0015 GBP
15 December 20231 CRC = 0.0015 GBP
17 December 20231 CRC = 0.0015 GBP
18 December 20231 CRC = 0.0015 GBP
19 December 20231 CRC = 0.0015 GBP
20 December 20231 CRC = 0.0015 GBP
21 December 20231 CRC = 0.0016 GBP
22 December 20231 CRC = 0.0015 GBP
24 December 20231 CRC = 0.0015 GBP
25 December 20231 CRC = 0.0016 GBP
26 December 20231 CRC = 0.0015 GBP
27 December 20231 CRC = 0.0015 GBP
28 December 20231 CRC = 0.0015 GBP
29 December 20231 CRC = 0.0015 GBP

23/06/2016: Brexit Referendum

The United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, causing significant uncertainty and volatility in the pound sterling's value.

15/10/2006: New series of banknotes

Costa Rica introduced a new series of banknotes featuring enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting and modernize the colón currency.

31/12/1999: Establishment of the Euro

The euro was introduced as an electronic currency, paving the way for the eventual replacement of some national currencies, including the pound.

16/09/1992: Black Wednesday

The pound sterling experienced a severe drop in value and the UK was forced to withdraw from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM).

21/05/1991: Free-floating exchange rate

Costa Rica transitioned to a floating exchange rate regime, allowing the colón's value to be determined by market forces.

14/02/1971: Decimalization of the Pound

The pound sterling was decimalized, with the old system of pounds, shillings and pence replaced by a decimal currency.

09/11/1961: Introduction of the Monetary Reform

Costa Rica implemented a monetary reform, replacing the old colón with a new one at a rate of 1 to 100, to combat inflation.

30/11/1949: Abolition of the army

After the abolition of the army, the Costa Rican government focused on economic development, leading to stable monetary policies for the colón.

06/12/1921: Currency Separation with Ireland

Following the Anglo-Irish Treaty, Ireland left the United Kingdom and established its own currency, leading to separate pound sterling notes.

14/12/1917: Establishment of the Central Bank of Costa Rica

The Central Bank of Costa Rica was established to oversee monetary policy, including the management of the colón.

09/04/1896: Adoption of the gold standard

Costa Rica adopted the gold standard, pegging the value of the colón to gold, leading to currency stability.

18/03/1850: Introduction of the Costa Rican colón

The Costa Rican colón was officially introduced as the currency of Costa Rica to replace the Spanish real.

21/12/1816: Gold Standard Introduced

The pound sterling was officially placed on the gold standard, meaning it was backed by a fixed amount of gold.

27/07/1694: Bank of England Established

The Bank of England was founded and granted a royal charter, becoming the central bank of England.