01/10/2018: Introduction of New Coins
Botswana introduces a new series of coins, featuring updated designs and enhanced durability.
01/08/2014: Currency Redenomination
Botswana redenominates the Pula, dividing it into 1000 Thebe to simplify calculations and reduce the use of smaller denominations.
05/10/2009: Introduction of New Banknotes
Botswana introduces a new series of banknotes, featuring improved security features and updated designs.
23/08/2005: Currency Devaluation
Botswana allows the Pula to float freely against other currencies, resulting in a devaluation of approximately 12%.
31/12/1980: Currency Board Established
The Bank of Botswana establishes a Currency Board, which manages the issuance and distribution of the Pula.
17/10/1978: Currency Pegged to a Basket
Botswana pegs the Pula to a basket of currencies, including the South African Rand, British Pound, and US Dollar.
29/09/1977: Decimals Introduced
Chile replaced the escudo with the decimal centavo as the subunit of the peso, simplifying its monetary system.
14/09/1976: Introduction of the Pula
Botswana replaces the South African Rand with its own currency, the Pula, at a 1:1 exchange rate.
29/09/1975: Floating Exchange Rate
Chile moved from a fixed to a floating exchange rate system, allowing the peso to be determined by market forces.
02/01/1958: Introduction of Escudo as Subunit
The subunit of 1/100 peso, called the escudo, was introduced to facilitate smaller transactions in Chile.
31/12/1925: Creation of the Central Bank of Chile
The Central Bank of Chile was established, gaining authority over the country's currency issuance and monetary policy.
25/06/1895: Gold Standard Adoption
Chile adopted the gold standard, tying the value of the Chilean Peso to the price of gold and stabilizing its currency.
15/06/1851: First Peso Coinage
The first official peso coins were introduced by the Chilean government, replacing the Spanish colonial currency.
12/02/1817: Chilean Independence
Chile gained independence from Spain, leading to the establishment of the Chilean Peso as its official currency.