Historic Guatemalan quetzal Brunei dollar

01/01/2022: Removal of monarchy symbol

Brunei currency no longer featured the portrait of the Sultan as part of efforts to modernize the banknotes.

14/09/2020: Centenary of the Quetzal

The Guatemalan Quetzal celebrated its centenary, marking 100 years as the national currency of Guatemala.

21/07/2017: Commencement of New Series Polymer Banknotes

New series of polymer banknotes with modern designs entered circulation.

05/05/2013: Upgrade of polymer banknotes

Introduction of new polymer banknotes with enhanced security features.

01/07/2011: Introduction of Brunei-Indonesia Currency Agreement

Brunei dollar became interchangeable with Indonesian rupiah in specified regions.

30/05/2011: New banknotes

New banknotes were introduced to incorporate modern security features and commemorate the 20th anniversary of Quetzal's reintroduction.

18/03/1996: Change in currency regime

Brunei dollar became fully backed by foreign exchange reserves instead of gold.

09/02/1987: Quetzal devaluation

The Quetzal was devalued by 66% as part of an economic stabilization plan.

12/06/1973: Establishment of Brunei Currency Board

Currency Board assumed responsibility for the issuance and management of Brunei dollar.

13/09/1967: Decree Law 17-67

Decree Law 17-67 was enacted, establishing a fixed exchange rate between the Quetzal and the US dollar.

27/07/1967: Introduction of Brunei and Singapore Currency Interchangeability Agreement

Brunei and Singapore dollars became interchangeable at par.

08/04/1951: Monetary Reform

Guatemala underwent a monetary reform, with the introduction of the Quetzal as the sole currency.

25/06/1946: The Quetzalé bill

The Quetzalé bill, equivalent to 1,000 Quetzales, was introduced to combat hyperinflation.

22/06/1925: Introduction of the Quetzal

The Guatemalan Quetzal was introduced as the official currency, replacing the Guatemalan peso.