27/07/2020: Transition to Sol
Peru announced the removal of 'Nuevo' from the currency's name, making it officially known as the Sol once again.
30/03/2020: SGD in COVID-19 Pandemic
The SGD faces volatility and fluctuations in value due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
13/10/2016: Celebrating 50 Years of Currency
Singapore commemorates 50 years of Singapore currency, showcasing the success and stability of the SGD.
15/12/2015: Introduction of New Sol Banknotes
New series of banknotes featuring improved security features and designs were introduced for the Nuevo Sol.
21/07/2003: Currency Interchangeability Agreement with Brunei
The SGD and Brunei dollar become interchangeable at par value, enhancing economic cooperation between the two countries.
02/01/2001: Floatation of SGD
Singapore allows the SGD to float freely against other currencies, abandoning the exchange rate peg and adopting a managed float system.
01/10/1995: Introduction of Nuevo Sol
The Peruvian Sol was revalued and renamed as the Nuevo Sol, with a new currency code of PEN.
01/07/1991: Return to the Sol
Peru reintroduced the Sol as its official currency, replacing the Inti at a rate of 1 million Intis to 1 Sol.
01/02/1985: Creation of the Inti
The Peruvian Inti was created to replace the Sol as the official currency as part of an economic reform plan.
01/03/1973: Pegging to a Basket of Currencies
The SGD is pegged to a basket of currencies, leading to increased stability and reduced reliance on a single currency.
12/06/1967: Monetary Agreement with Malaysia
Singapore withdrew from the Malaysian dollar and issued its own currency.
12/06/1965: Independence of Singapore
The Singapore dollar (SGD) is introduced as the official currency upon Singapore's separation from Malaysia.
01/07/1880: Adoption of the Sol de Oro Standard
Peru adopted the Sol de Oro standard, pegging the Sol to gold at a fixed rate.
23/11/1850: Introducción of Peruvian Sol
The Peruvian Sol was introduced as the official currency of Peru to replace the Spanish real.