28/06/2019: Withdrawal of the $2 note
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands announced the withdrawal of the $2 note from circulation, promoting the use of coins instead.
02/01/2012: Introduction of polymer banknotes
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands issued polymer banknotes to replace the paper ones, enhancing durability and security.
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.
02/05/2011: Renewal of currency design
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands introduced new banknotes with enhanced security features and a refreshed design.
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.
22/03/1993: Introduction of the $2 coin
The $2 coin was introduced as a new denomination of the Solomon Islands Dollar.
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.
25/01/1979: Monetary Authority Act
The Monetary Authority Act was passed, establishing the Central Bank of Solomon Islands as the sole issuer and regulator of the SBD.
06/07/1977: Introduction of the Solomon Islands Dollar
The Solomon Islands Dollar was introduced as the official currency replacing the Australian Dollar at a rate of 1:1.
07/06/1977: Independence of Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands gained independence from British rule, establishing the need for their own currency, the Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD).
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.
25/11/1942: Curacao introduced the guilder
The guilder was introduced as the official currency of Curacao, replacing the Netherlands Antillean florin.
10/05/1940: German Occupation
During World War II, the Netherlands Antilles came under German occupation, resulting in restrictions and controls on currency usage.