18/01/2021: Suspension of Eco adoption
The Central Bank of the Comoros suspended the adoption of the Eco currency, retaining the Comorian Franc as the official currency.
01/01/2019: Switch to the Bermuda dollar symbol
Bermuda officially adopted a new currency symbol for the Bermudian dollar, replacing the British pound sign used previously.
01/01/2019: Replacement of the Franc by the Eco
Comoros agreed to replace the Comorian Franc with the proposed Eco currency, along with other West African countries.
16/03/2015: Redesign of banknotes
The Bermuda Monetary Authority unveiled a redesigned series of banknotes featuring enhanced security features and updated designs.
01/05/2012: Introduction of polymer banknotes
Bermuda introduced polymer banknotes to replace paper currency for better durability and security.
01/07/1997: Revaluation of the Comorian Franc
The Comorian Franc was revalued at a ratio of 1 new Franc to 75 old Francs, reducing the value of the currency.
01/01/1997: Incorporation into Federal Reserve System
The US Federal Reserve System incorporated the Bermuda Monetary Authority into its banking system.
20/06/1994: Introduction of the New Comorian Franc
Comoros introduced a new series of banknotes and coins, replacing the old Comorian Franc.
06/01/1982: New notes and coins
Bermuda issued new notes and coins, featuring iconic local sights, to commemorate its 375th anniversary.
01/01/1976: Establishment of the Central Bank of Comoros
The Central Bank of Comoros was established to manage the monetary policies and issue the Comorian Franc.
06/07/1975: Independence of Comoros
Comoros gained independence from France, but continued using the Comorian Franc as its currency.
25/02/1972: Introduction of decimal coins
Bermuda introduced a decimal currency system, replacing the old pounds, shillings, and pence.
06/07/1970: Currency Board Agreement
Bermuda established a Currency Board System, pegging the Bermudian dollar at par with the US dollar.
01/01/1920: Introduction of the Comorian Franc
The Comorian Franc was introduced as the official currency of Comoros by the French colonial administration.