29/12/2014: 1 US Dollar = 3.891 Israeli Sheqel
The Israeli Sheqel (ILS) reaches a historical low against the US Dollar in the foreign exchange market.
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.
04/05/2008: Introduction of New Banknotes
New Israeli Sheqel (ILS) banknotes with enhanced security features were issued.
01/09/1999: Introduction of Sheqel Coins
Israeli Sheqel (ILS) coins were introduced, replacing the agora as the subunit of the currency.
24/02/1985: Hyperinflation Crisis
Israel experiences hyperinflation, leading to the introduction of the new Israeli Sheqel (ILS).
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.
16/03/1960: Introduction of the New Sheqel
The old Israeli pound (ILP) was replaced by the new Israeli Sheqel (ILS) as the official currency.
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.
24/02/1949: Introduction of the Israel Pound
The Israeli pound (ILP) was introduced as legal tender in Israel.
24/09/1948: Israeli Declaration of Independence
The Israeli pound (ILP) was introduced as the official currency of Israel.
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.