Historic Argentine peso Bahamian dollar

14/09/2020: Introduction of Currency Controls

Argentina tightens currency controls to stabilize the peso and prevent capital flight, imposing restrictions on foreign currency purchases and transfers, marking a significant shift in monetary policy.

11/08/2019: Primary Elections and Peso Devaluation

Following the primary elections, uncertainty in the financial markets leads to a significant devaluation of the peso, causing economic turmoil and further exacerbating the country's financial difficulties.

09/12/2015: Change in Government

Mauricio Macri assumes the presidency, bringing in economic reforms and liberalization policies, impacting the exchange rate and the value of the Argentine peso.

29/12/2014: Introduction of new Bahamian dollar variants

New variants of the Bahamian dollar banknotes, featuring improved security features, were introduced to combat counterfeit money.

02/12/2001: Economic Crisis and Devaluation

Argentina faces a severe economic crisis, resulting in the devaluation of the peso, leading to a sharp decline in its value and triggering social and political unrest.

31/03/1991: Introduction of Convertibility Plan

The Convertibility Plan is implemented, fixing the exchange rate between the Argentine peso and the US dollar on a one-to-one basis, as an attempt to control inflation.

06/01/1985: Introduction of Austral as a new currency

The Argentine government replaces the peso with the Austral as the new currency, aiming to stabilize the economy and tackle hyperinflation.

29/01/1983: End of the military dictatorship

After seven years of military rule, democratic elections are held in Argentina, leading to the end of the military dictatorship and the beginning of a period of economic and political transition.

27/12/1974: Devaluation of the Bahamian dollar

The Bahamian dollar was devalued by 50% to stimulate the country's tourism industry and boost its economy.

10/07/1973: Independence from British rule

The Bahamas gained independence from British rule, maintaining the Bahamian dollar as its currency.

09/09/1969: Currency Board Agreement

The Bahamas entered into a Currency Board Agreement with the Eastern Caribbean Currency Authority, establishing fixed exchange rates for their currencies.

01/01/1966: Introduction of the Bahamian dollar

The Bahamian dollar was introduced, replacing the British pound as the official currency of the Bahamas.

06/08/1866: Adoption of the British pound

The Bahamas officially adopted the British pound sterling as their currency, replacing the Bahamian pound.

06/06/1853: Introduction of the Bahamian pound

The Bahamian pound was introduced as the official currency of the Bahamas, replacing the Spanish dollar.