Historic Netherlands Antillean guilder Philippine peso

01/09/2011: Replacement by the Caribbean guilder

The Netherlands Antillean guilder was replaced by the Caribbean guilder as the official currency of Curacao and Sint Maarten.

10/10/2010: Dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles

The Netherlands Antilles were dissolved, resulting in the establishment of separate countries within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, including Curacao and Sint Maarten.

01/01/2001: Introduction of the euro in the Netherlands

The euro was introduced as the official currency in the Netherlands, leading to increased integration with the European Union.

01/12/1986: Pegged to the US dollar

The Netherlands Antillean guilder was pegged to the US dollar at a fixed exchange rate of 1.79 ANG to 1 USD.

11/09/1970: Introduction of the New Peso

The New Central Bank Act is enacted, leading to the introduction of a new currency called the New Peso, with a conversion rate of 1 New Peso to 2 old pesos.

01/11/1952: Introduction of the Netherlands Antillean guilder

The Netherlands Antillean guilder was introduced as the currency of the Netherlands Antilles, replacing the Caribbean guilder.

04/07/1949: Central Bank of the Philippines

The Central Bank of the Philippines is established with the task of issuing and managing the Philippine currency.

20/10/1944: Introduction of the Philippine Liberation Peso

The United States-issued Philippine Liberation Peso is introduced to replace the Japanese-issued currency, serving as a transitional currency.

25/11/1942: Curacao introduced the guilder

The guilder was introduced as the official currency of Curacao, replacing the Netherlands Antillean florin.

02/01/1942: Japanese Occupation

During World War II, the Japanese forces occupy the Philippines and introduce the Japanese-issued Philippine peso, known as Mickey Mouse money.

10/05/1940: German Occupation

During World War II, the Netherlands Antilles came under German occupation, resulting in restrictions and controls on currency usage.

24/12/1933: Introduction of the Commonwealth Peso

The Commonwealth Act No. 265 is passed, creating a new Philippine currency called the Commonwealth Peso to replace the previous Peso.

12/06/1898: Philippine Independence

The Philippines declares independence from Spanish rule, leading to the establishment of the First Philippine Republic and the issuance of new currency.

01/05/1852: Introduction of the Peso

The Spanish colonial government issues the first official currency of the Philippines, known as the Peso, with a conversion rate of 2 Spanish reales to 1 Peso.