03/06/2020: COVID-19 Impact on the Shilling
The Ugandan Shilling experienced a significant decline in value due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
01/01/2019: Redenomination of the Surinamese dollar
The Surinamese dollar underwent a redenomination with 1 new dollar (SRD) being equal to 1,000 old dollars (SRG).
01/09/2013: Withdrawal of Old Currency Series
The old series of Ugandan Shilling notes were phased out and replaced with the new currency series.
01/01/2011: Introduction of new banknotes
New banknotes with updated designs and security features were introduced to replace the older series of Surinamese dollar banknotes.
01/07/2010: Issue of New Currency Series
Uganda issued a new series of currency notes with enhanced security features to reduce counterfeiting.
01/01/2004: Replacement of banknotes
New banknotes were introduced with enhanced security features to replace the older series of Surinamese dollar banknotes.
02/05/2003: Introduction of Coins
Uganda introduced coins denominated in Shillings to replace lower-value notes and facilitate transactions.
23/12/1991: Devaluation of the Surinamese dollar
The Surinamese dollar was devalued by 100%, resulting in an exchange rate of 1 dollar to 200 guilders.
15/05/1987: Introduction of the 500 Shilling Note
A new 500 Shilling note was introduced to combat the rapid inflation and devaluation of the currency.
01/10/1985: Introduction of the Surinamese dollar
The Surinamese dollar was introduced as the new currency of Suriname at a rate of 1 dollar to 1,000 guilders.
05/08/1972: Idi Amin's Currency Change
President Idi Amin ordered the demonetization of old Ugandan Shilling notes and replaced them with new ones, causing an economic crisis.
15/06/1966: Introduction of the Ugandan Shilling
The Ugandan Shilling was introduced as the official currency of Uganda following its independence from British colonial rule.
01/01/1962: Introduction of the Surinamese guilder
The Surinamese guilder was introduced as the official currency of Suriname, replacing the Dutch guilder.
31/12/1954: Independence of Suriname
Suriname gained independence from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, leading to the introduction of the Surinamese guilder as its official currency.