15/04/2019: Coronation of King Rama X
King Maha Vajiralongkorn's coronation ceremony took place, affirming stability and continuity in the monarchy.
07/11/2013: Change in banknote design and security features
The Bank of Canada introduced new polymer banknotes with enhanced security features and redesigned motifs, replacing the paper-based notes in circulation since 1935.
19/09/2006: 2006 Thai coup d'état
The military staged a coup overthrowing the government, causing political instability and affecting the currency.
02/07/1997: Asian Financial Crisis
The Thai baht was devalued triggering the Asian financial crisis, resulting in economic recession and structural reforms.
01/01/1980: Currency Floatation
The Thai baht was shifted from a fixed to a floating exchange rate system, leading to increased volatility.
14/10/1973: October 14 Uprising
A popular uprising against the military dictatorship led to political reforms and an increase in public participation.
15/08/1971: Canada switches to a floating exchange rate
Canada abandoned its fixed exchange rate system and adopted a floating exchange rate, allowing the value of the Canadian dollar to fluctuate in response to market forces.
01/03/1950: Introduction of the Canadian dollar's decimalization
Canada adopted a decimal currency system, dividing the dollar into 100 cents, replacing the previous system based on pounds, shillings, and pence.
01/01/1942: Japanese Occupation
During World War II, Thailand was occupied by Japan, leading to the introduction of Japanese-sponsored banknotes.
01/01/1933: Currency depreciation during the Great Depression
The Canadian dollar experienced significant depreciation during the Great Depression due to economic uncertainty and a decrease in international trade.
24/06/1932: Siamese Revolution
The Siamese Revolution resulted in the establishment of a constitutional monarchy, marking the beginning of political changes in Thailand.
02/01/1914: Introduction of the Canadian Dollar Act
The Canadian Dollar Act established the Canadian dollar as the sole currency of Canada and gave the government control over its issuance.
01/01/1858: Introduction of the Canadian dollar
The Canadian pound was replaced by the Canadian dollar as the official currency of Canada, helping to unify the currency across the country.
01/01/1841: Introduction of the Canadian pound
The first Canadian currency was the Canadian pound, which was introduced to replace British pounds in the Province of Canada.