Historic Bolivian boliviano Cuban peso

01/01/2021: End of Monetary Dualism

The Cuban government completed the currency unification process, eliminating the convertible peso (CUC) and establishing a single currency system with the Cuban peso (CUP).

20/12/2013: Currency Unification Implementation

The Cuban government officially started the process of currency unification, gradually phasing out the convertible peso (CUC) and improving monetary policy.

25/10/2011: Currency Unification Announced

The Cuban government announced plans to eliminate the dual currency system and unify the CUP and CUC.

31/12/2004: Return to the boliviano

Bolivia ended the dollarization period and officially reintroduced the boliviano as the sole legal tender of the country.

08/12/2004: Elimination of US Dollar Circulation

The Cuban government announced the withdrawal of the US dollar as legal tender and introduced the convertible peso (CUC) as a replacement.

31/12/2003: Dollarization crisis

Bolivia experienced a financial crisis, leading to the temporary dollarization of the economy and the use of the US dollar as legal tender.

07/12/1994: Dollarization Decree

Cubans were allowed to hold and transact in foreign currencies, primarily the US dollar, to counter the economic crisis.

01/08/1994: Special Period

The Cuban economy faced a severe crisis due to the collapse of the Soviet Union, leading to currency devaluation and economic reforms.

31/03/1988: Bolivianoization

Bolivianoization was implemented, requiring all contracts and transactions to be conducted in bolivianos instead of foreign currencies.

28/02/1987: Introduction of the second boliviano

A new boliviano, known as the second boliviano (Boliviano de Segunda), was introduced to replace the heavily devalued first boliviano.

31/01/1986: Hyperinflation crisis

Bolivia experienced a severe hyperinflation crisis, leading to the devaluation of the boliviano.

31/12/1962: Monetary reform

The boliviano underwent a monetary reform, with new banknotes and coins being issued.

01/01/1961: Nationalization of Banks

The Cuban government nationalized all private and foreign-owned banks, including their currency holdings.

31/12/1891: Introduction of Bolivian boliviano

The boliviano was introduced as the official currency of Bolivia, replacing the Bolivian peso.