Historic Bolivian boliviano Macanese pataca

20/12/2019: Macao–Hong Kong Financial Cooperation Agreement signed

The Macau and Hong Kong authorities signed a financial cooperation agreement to strengthen monetary and financial stability, impacting the value and role of the Macanese pataca.

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.

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.

08/05/1995: Currency board system implemented

Macau adopted a currency board system, establishing a fixed exchange rate between the Macanese pataca and the Hong Kong dollar.

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.

20/10/1977: Internationalization of the pataca

Macau allowed the international use and exchange of the Macanese pataca, strengthening its role as a stable and convertible currency.

08/06/1967: Link with Portuguese escudo reestablished

The Macanese pataca was once again pegged to the Portuguese escudo, ending the gold standard era.

31/12/1962: Monetary reform

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

18/06/1948: Gold standard introduced

The Macanese pataca switched to the gold standard, with its value pegged to gold coins. The gold standard lasted until 1967.

17/03/1906: Silver standard established

Macau adopted the silver standard for the pataca, linking its value to silver coins in circulation. This standard remained in place until 1948.

27/10/1901: Introduction of Macanese pataca

The Macanese pataca was first introduced as the official currency of Macau, replacing the Portuguese real. It was initially pegged to the Portuguese escudo.

31/12/1891: Introduction of Bolivian boliviano

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