Historic Indonesian Rupiah Canadian dollar

04/03/2020: Rupiah Hits Lowest Point

The Rupiah reached its weakest level against the US dollar since the 1998 financial crisis, reflecting global economic uncertainty and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

27/07/2015: New Banknotes and Coins

The Bank of Indonesia introduced a new series of banknotes and coins with enhanced security features and updated designs to commemorate the country's achievements.

07/11/2013: Change in banknote design and security features

The Bank of Canada introduced new polymer banknotes with enhanced security features and redesigned motifs, replacing the paper-based notes in circulation since 1935.

20/05/1998: Revaluation of Rupiah

As a response to the financial crisis, the Indonesian government revalued the Rupiah by removing three zeros from the currency, aiming to stabilize its value.

01/07/1997: Asian Financial Crisis

Indonesia, along with other Southeast Asian nations, experienced a severe currency crisis as the Rupiah plummeted in value against the US dollar, leading to economic turmoil.

15/08/1971: Canada switches to a floating exchange rate

Canada abandoned its fixed exchange rate system and adopted a floating exchange rate, allowing the value of the Canadian dollar to fluctuate in response to market forces.

29/11/1965: New Rupiah Symbol

The official symbol for the Rupiah (Rp) was introduced, replacing the previous abbreviation of 'Rp.' This symbol is still in use today.

31/05/1952: Currency Exchange Law

The Currency Exchange Law was enacted, establishing a fixed exchange rate for the Rupiah against the Dutch guilder, marking a significant milestone in the currency's stability.

01/03/1950: Introduction of the Canadian dollar's decimalization

Canada adopted a decimal currency system, dividing the dollar into 100 cents, replacing the previous system based on pounds, shillings, and pence.

26/12/1949: Independence of Indonesia

Following Indonesia's independence from the Netherlands, the Rupiah was introduced as the official currency of the newly formed republic.

01/01/1933: Currency depreciation during the Great Depression

The Canadian dollar experienced significant depreciation during the Great Depression due to economic uncertainty and a decrease in international trade.

02/01/1914: Introduction of the Canadian Dollar Act

The Canadian Dollar Act established the Canadian dollar as the sole currency of Canada and gave the government control over its issuance.

01/01/1858: Introduction of the Canadian dollar

The Canadian pound was replaced by the Canadian dollar as the official currency of Canada, helping to unify the currency across the country.

01/01/1841: Introduction of the Canadian pound

The first Canadian currency was the Canadian pound, which was introduced to replace British pounds in the Province of Canada.