Historic Paraguayan Guaraní Macanese pataca

20/12/2019: Macao–Hong Kong Financial Cooperation Agreement signed

The Macau and Hong Kong authorities signed a financial cooperation agreement to strengthen monetary and financial stability, impacting the value and role of the Macanese pataca.

31/07/2013: Polymer Banknotes Issued

Polymer banknotes were issued in Paraguay, enhancing durability and counterfeit resistance of currency notes.

24/10/2011: Currency Redenomination

A currency redenomination took place, where 1,000 old Guaraní became equal to 1 new Guaraní.

12/06/1995: Introduction of New Banknotes

New banknotes were introduced, featuring enhanced security features and updated designs.

08/05/1995: Currency board system implemented

Macau adopted a currency board system, establishing a fixed exchange rate between the Macanese pataca and the Hong Kong dollar.

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.

20/10/1977: Internationalization of the pataca

Macau allowed the international use and exchange of the Macanese pataca, strengthening its role as a stable and convertible currency.

08/06/1967: Link with Portuguese escudo reestablished

The Macanese pataca was once again pegged to the Portuguese escudo, ending the gold standard era.

30/10/1953: Monetary Reform

A new monetary reform was implemented, replacing existing banknotes with new designs.

18/06/1948: Gold standard introduced

The Macanese pataca switched to the gold standard, with its value pegged to gold coins. The gold standard lasted until 1967.

04/03/1943: Paraguayan Guaraní Introduced

The Paraguayan government introduced the Paraguayan Guaraní as the official currency of Paraguay.

17/03/1906: Silver standard established

Macau adopted the silver standard for the pataca, linking its value to silver coins in circulation. This standard remained in place until 1948.

27/10/1901: Introduction of Macanese pataca

The Macanese pataca was first introduced as the official currency of Macau, replacing the Portuguese real. It was initially pegged to the Portuguese escudo.