22/02/2021: Kyat's Depreciation Challenges
The Burmese kyat faced significant depreciation and instability due to political turmoil and the military coup in Myanmar.
01/03/2018: Redenomination of the Aruban florin
Aruba redenominated its currency, replacing 1,000 florins with 1 florin, simplifying transactions and reducing the size of banknotes.
23/04/2015: Foreign Exchange Market Liberalization
Restrictions on foreign exchange were lifted, allowing a more liberalized foreign exchange market in Myanmar.
02/04/2012: Managed Float Regime Implemented
The Burmese government adopted a managed float exchange rate regime, allowing the kyat to fluctuate based on market forces.
01/01/2011: Introduction of polymer banknotes
Aruba introduced polymer banknotes, made from a durable and secure polymer substrate, to enhance the durability and security of its currency.
01/01/2003: Replacement of older banknotes
Older series of banknotes were phased out and replaced by newer and more secure banknotes featuring enhanced anti-counterfeiting measures.
01/01/2000: Adoption of new currency symbol
The Aruban florin adopted a new symbol, ƒ, to distinguish itself from other currencies.
01/01/1993: Currency reform
A currency reform took place in Aruba, with the introduction of a new series of banknotes and the demonetization of certain older banknotes.
01/04/1990: Foreign Exchange Certificates Introduced
Foreign Exchange Certificates (FECs) were introduced as a parallel currency to stabilize the economy and control the black market.
01/01/1990: Introduction of the guilders coins
Aruba introduced its own series of coins denominated in guilders, featuring unique designs and symbols reflective of Aruban culture.
01/09/1987: Second Kyat Revalued
Due to hyperinflation, the Burmese kyat was again revalued, with 1 kyat replacing 10 new kyats.
01/01/1986: Introduction of the Aruban florin
The Aruban florin was established as the official currency of Aruba, replacing the Dutch guilder at a fixed rate of 1.79 florin to 1 guilder.
01/12/1964: Kyat Revalued
The Burmese kyat underwent a major revaluation, with 1 new kyat replacing 100 old kyats to combat inflation.
01/07/1952: Kyat Introduced
The Burmese kyat was first introduced as the official currency of Burma, replacing the Indian rupee at an exchange rate of 1 kyat = 1 rupee.