15/09/2021: Digitization of the Moroccan dirham
Morocco announced plans to digitize the dirham, introducing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for financial transactions in the country.
01/01/2019: Redenomination of the Surinamese dollar
The Surinamese dollar underwent a redenomination with 1 new dollar (SRD) being equal to 1,000 old dollars (SRG).
02/06/2014: Introduction of the fourth dirham
Another series of Moroccan dirham banknotes was issued, featuring new designs and enhanced security features.
01/01/2011: Introduction of new banknotes
New banknotes with updated designs and security features were introduced to replace the older series of Surinamese dollar banknotes.
02/07/2005: Dirham's exchange rate floatation
Morocco moved to a floating exchange rate regime, allowing the dirham to fluctuate based on market forces.
01/01/2004: Replacement of banknotes
New banknotes were introduced with enhanced security features to replace the older series of Surinamese dollar banknotes.
01/05/1999: Introduction of the third dirham
A new series of Moroccan dirham banknotes was introduced with enhanced security features.
23/12/1991: Devaluation of the Surinamese dollar
The Surinamese dollar was devalued by 100%, resulting in an exchange rate of 1 dollar to 200 guilders.
01/10/1985: Introduction of the Surinamese dollar
The Surinamese dollar was introduced as the new currency of Suriname at a rate of 1 dollar to 1,000 guilders.
12/12/1980: Introduction of the second dirham
A new series of Moroccan dirham banknotes was issued to replace the first series.
17/10/1974: Adoption of the dirham as the currency
The Moroccan franc was replaced by the Moroccan dirham (MAD) as the official currency.
01/01/1962: Introduction of the Surinamese guilder
The Surinamese guilder was introduced as the official currency of Suriname, replacing the Dutch guilder.
26/11/1960: Introduction of the Moroccan franc (FRF)
The Moroccan franc was introduced as the official currency of Morocco.
31/12/1954: Independence of Suriname
Suriname gained independence from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, leading to the introduction of the Surinamese guilder as its official currency.