01/01/2020: New Currency Symbol
A new currency symbol for the dobra, resembling the letters 'STD' with horizontal lines through them, was introduced for official use.
24/05/2018: Dobra Pegged to Euro
The dobra's exchange rate was pegged to the euro, aiming to stabilize the currency and boost economic cooperation with the European Union.
01/01/2016: Introduction of Polymer Banknotes
São Tomé and Príncipe started issuing polymer banknotes as a means to enhance durability and reduce counterfeiting of the dobra.
20/06/2012: Mexican Peso Becomes the Most Traded Emerging Market Currency
The Mexican peso surpassed the Brazilian real to become the most traded currency among emerging markets, reflecting Mexico's growing economic importance.
01/01/2010: Currency Redenomination
The third dobra was introduced, with 1 new dobra equalling 1,000 old dobras, aiming to simplify transactions and boost confidence in the currency.
01/01/2003: Introduction of the New Peso Symbol
The Mexican peso adopted a new symbol, replacing the old symbol (₱) with a capital 'P' with double horizontal lines (MXN) to symbolize the currency.
01/01/1997: Introduction of the New Dobra
A new currency, the 'second dobra,' was introduced at a rate of 1,000 to 1 to combat hyperinflation and stabilize the economy.
20/12/1994: Tequila Crisis
Mexico experienced a severe economic crisis and an abrupt devaluation of the peso as a result of the devaluation of the Thai baht, causing investors to flee emerging markets.
01/01/1993: Implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
NAFTA came into effect, promoting trade and investment between Mexico, the United States, and Canada, leading to increased stability and growth in the Mexican economy.
06/07/1988: Introduction of the New Peso
Due to hyperinflation and currency devaluation, Mexico introduced a new currency, called the New Peso, where 1000 old pesos were replaced by 1 new peso.
12/08/1982: Mexican Debt Crisis
Mexico defaulted on its external debt, leading to a sharp devaluation of the peso and a severe economic crisis, requiring an emergency loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
24/12/1979: First Currency Devaluation
The first devaluation of the dobra occurred, reducing its value by 53% as a result of economic instability and inflation.
30/06/1977: Introduction of the Dobra
The São Tomé and Príncipe dobra was introduced as the official currency of the country after gaining independence from Portugal.
13/08/1970: Devaluation of the Peso
In response to global inflation, the Mexican government devalued the peso by 20% against the US dollar, leading to economic instability and a decline in purchasing power.