Historic Falkland Islands pound Netherlands Antillean guilder

Falkland Islands pound netherlands antillean guilder history for July 2023. The highest quote for this month is 2.2624 (25/07/2023) and the lowest 2.2577 (25/07/2023). The difference between high and low is 0.21.

FKP ANG average rate for July 2023 is 2.244, the change between 01/07/2023 and 31/07/2023 is -1.08 %.

04 July 20231 FKP = 2.232 ANG
25 July 20231 FKP = 2.256 ANG

18/07/2016: New Polymer Banknotes Issued

The Falkland Islands government introduces new polymer banknotes to replace the older paper versions, enhancing the durability and security of their currency.

01/09/2011: Replacement by the Caribbean guilder

The Netherlands Antillean guilder was replaced by the Caribbean guilder as the official currency of Curacao and Sint Maarten.

10/10/2010: Dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles

The Netherlands Antilles were dissolved, resulting in the establishment of separate countries within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, including Curacao and Sint Maarten.

01/01/2001: Introduction of the euro in the Netherlands

The euro was introduced as the official currency in the Netherlands, leading to increased integration with the European Union.

01/12/1986: Pegged to the US dollar

The Netherlands Antillean guilder was pegged to the US dollar at a fixed exchange rate of 1.79 ANG to 1 USD.

14/06/1983: Pegging to the Pound Sterling

The Falkland Islands pound (FKP) is officially pegged to the British pound sterling (GBP) at a 1:1 ratio, ensuring a stable exchange rate.

14/05/1971: New Decimalized Currency Introduced

The Falkland Islands pound (FKP) is decimalized, with the introduction of a new currency system based on the decimal system.

01/11/1952: Introduction of the Netherlands Antillean guilder

The Netherlands Antillean guilder was introduced as the currency of the Netherlands Antilles, replacing the Caribbean guilder.

25/11/1942: Curacao introduced the guilder

The guilder was introduced as the official currency of Curacao, replacing the Netherlands Antillean florin.

10/05/1940: German Occupation

During World War II, the Netherlands Antilles came under German occupation, resulting in restrictions and controls on currency usage.

28/04/1899: Currency Board Established

The Falkland Islands Currency Board is established, introducing the first Falkland Islands pound (FKP) as the official currency.

02/01/1833: Argentina Removed from Islands

British forces remove Argentine authorities from the Falkland Islands, solidifying British control over the territory.

03/01/1829: First British Colony Declared

British Captain Onslow declares the Falkland Islands a British colony, leading to the establishment of a formal British presence in the region.

02/01/1764: First British Settlement

British Captain Byron claims the Falkland Islands for Britain, establishing the first permanent British settlement in the region.