Historic Djiboutian franc Guinean franc

04/06/2020: Exchange rate stabilization

Efforts were made to stabilize the exchange rate of the Djiboutian franc to reduce inflation and encourage economic growth.

30/06/2015: Demonetization of old Guinean franc banknotes

The old series of Guinean franc banknotes, denominated in 'Syli,' ceased to be legal tender, and only the new franc banknotes remained in circulation.

01/09/2013: Replacement of coins with bi-metallic coins

Coins of lower denominations of the Djiboutian franc were replaced with bi-metallic coins.

26/09/2012: Introduction of new Guinean franc coins

New coins denominated in the Guinean franc were introduced, replacing the previously used Guinean syli coins.

30/06/2010: Revaluation of the Guinean franc

The Guinean franc underwent a revaluation, with 1 new franc being equivalent to 10,000 old francs.

01/01/2002: Introduction of new banknotes

New banknotes of the Djiboutian franc were introduced with enhanced security features.

15/09/1997: Second devaluation

The Djiboutian franc was devalued by 33% as a result of economic instability and high inflation.

30/06/1997: Introduction of new Guinean franc

A new series of Guinean franc banknotes, denominated in 'Syli,' was introduced as a replacement for the previous currency.

30/11/1985: Devaluation of the Guinean franc

The Guinean franc was devalued by 50%, leading to an economic crisis and high inflation.

08/05/1977: First devaluation

The Djiboutian franc was devalued by 50% due to economic difficulties faced by the newly independent country.

27/06/1973: Independence from France

Djibouti gained independence from France and the Djiboutian franc became the national currency.

31/05/1971: Redenomination of the Guinean franc

The Guinean franc underwent a redenomination, with 1 new franc being equivalent to 10 old francs.

01/10/1959: Introduction of Guinean franc

The Guinean franc was introduced as the official currency of Guinea following its independence from France.

01/01/1949: Introduction of the Djiboutian franc

The Djiboutian franc was introduced as the official currency of French Somaliland, replacing the French franc at a 1:1 exchange rate.