29/12/2014: Introduction of new Bahamian dollar variants
New variants of the Bahamian dollar banknotes, featuring improved security features, were introduced to combat counterfeit money.
20/11/2009: Resumption of issuing Córdoba coins
The Central Bank resumed issuing córdoba coins, reintroducing denominations of 10, 25, and 50 centavos, and 1 córdoba.
01/01/2001: Dollarization
Nicaragua adopted the US dollar as its official currency, effectively ending the era of the Nicaraguan córdoba as the national currency.
04/07/1991: Currency control and unification
The government implemented currency control measures, unifying the exchange rate at 5 córdobas oro per US dollar.
25/04/1991: Córdoba Oro becomes legal tender
The Córdoba Oro was declared as the only legal tender in Nicaragua, replacing the old cordoba.
01/02/1988: Introduction of the Córdoba Oro Currencies
The government introduced the Córdoba Oro as a new currency, replacing the previous currency, with an initial rate of 1 córdoba oro = 1,000 córdobas.
27/12/1974: Devaluation of the Bahamian dollar
The Bahamian dollar was devalued by 50% to stimulate the country's tourism industry and boost its economy.
10/07/1973: Independence from British rule
The Bahamas gained independence from British rule, maintaining the Bahamian dollar as its currency.
09/09/1969: Currency Board Agreement
The Bahamas entered into a Currency Board Agreement with the Eastern Caribbean Currency Authority, establishing fixed exchange rates for their currencies.
01/01/1966: Introduction of the Bahamian dollar
The Bahamian dollar was introduced, replacing the British pound as the official currency of the Bahamas.
01/03/1932: Córdoba de Oro established
The Córdoba de Oro was introduced, replacing the previous córdoba at a rate of 10,000 to 1.
20/10/1912: Introduction of the Nicaraguan córdoba
The Nicaraguan córdoba was introduced as the official currency of Nicaragua, replacing the peso at a rate of 12.5 córdobas per US dollar.
06/08/1866: Adoption of the British pound
The Bahamas officially adopted the British pound sterling as their currency, replacing the Bahamian pound.
06/06/1853: Introduction of the Bahamian pound
The Bahamian pound was introduced as the official currency of the Bahamas, replacing the Spanish dollar.