16/09/2019: Ghana Goes Cashless
The government launched the Ghana.Gov payment platform, aimed at promoting electronic payments and reducing cash transactions.
31/07/2013: Polymer Banknotes Issued
Polymer banknotes were issued in Paraguay, enhancing durability and counterfeit resistance of currency notes.
05/07/2012: GHS Symbol Change
The Bank of Ghana introduced a new currency symbol for the cedi, changing it from GHȼ to GHS.
24/10/2011: Currency Redenomination
A currency redenomination took place, where 1,000 old Guaraní became equal to 1 new Guaraní.
03/07/2007: Decimals Dropped
The Bank of Ghana dropped four decimal places, making 1 new Ghanaian cedi = 1 GHȼ.
01/07/2002: Replacement of New Cedi
The new Ghanaian cedi, denoted as GHC, replaced the second cedi at a rate of 1 cedi = 10,000 cedis.
12/06/1995: Introduction of New Banknotes
New banknotes were introduced, featuring enhanced security features and updated designs.
01/03/1990: New Currency Symbol
A new currency symbol, ₲, was officially adopted for the Paraguayan Guaraní.
12/04/1982: Decree on Currency Stability
The Paraguayan government issued a decree to maintain the stability of the Paraguayan Guaraní.
17/07/1978: Second Cedi Introduced
Due to high inflation, the second Ghanaian cedi was introduced with a new currency code, GHS.
19/07/1965: Cedi Introduced
The Ghanaian pound was replaced by the Ghanaian cedi at a rate of 1 pound = 2.4 cedis, symbolizing economic independence.
06/03/1957: Ghana's Independence
Ghana gained independence from British colonial rule, leading to the introduction of the Ghanaian pound as its currency.
30/10/1953: Monetary Reform
A new monetary reform was implemented, replacing existing banknotes with new designs.
04/03/1943: Paraguayan Guaraní Introduced
The Paraguayan government introduced the Paraguayan Guaraní as the official currency of Paraguay.