Historic Fijian Dollar Burundian Franc

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.

10/10/2013: Plastic Banknotes Introduced

Polymer banknotes made of plastic were introduced to improve the durability and security of Fijian currency.

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.

28/04/2009: Floating Exchange Rate

Fiji adopted a floating exchange rate regime, allowing the value of the Fijian Dollar to be determined by market forces.

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.

20/10/1990: Introduction of New Coins

New coins are introduced in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 50, and 100 Francs.

22/09/1985: First Currency Revaluation

The Burundian Franc is significantly devalued as part of a currency revaluation program.

14/01/1985: Currency Devaluation

Fijian Dollar was devalued by 20% to combat economic instability caused by a trade deficit.

15/01/1971: Fixed Exchange Rate

Fijian Dollar was pegged to the Australian Dollar at a fixed exchange rate of 1:1.

12/12/1969: Decimalization of Currency

Fiji switched from the pound system to decimal currency, introducing the Fijian Dollar divided into 100 cents.

30/06/1960: Independence from Belgium

Burundi gains independence from Belgium, establishing the Burundian Franc as its official currency.

01/01/1875: Introduction of Fijian Currency

Fijian Coins and Banknotes were introduced as legal tender, replacing Spanish Dollars.

10/10/1873: Devaluation of Spanish Dollars

The Spanish Dollars were devalued by 20% in the British Colony of Fiji, leading to a change in currency.