01/01/2022: Removal of monarchy symbol
Brunei currency no longer featured the portrait of the Sultan as part of efforts to modernize the banknotes.
16/09/2019: Ghana Goes Cashless
The government launched the Ghana.Gov payment platform, aimed at promoting electronic payments and reducing cash transactions.
21/07/2017: Commencement of New Series Polymer Banknotes
New series of polymer banknotes with modern designs entered circulation.
05/05/2013: Upgrade of polymer banknotes
Introduction of new polymer banknotes with enhanced security features.
05/07/2012: GHS Symbol Change
The Bank of Ghana introduced a new currency symbol for the cedi, changing it from GHȼ to GHS.
01/07/2011: Introduction of Brunei-Indonesia Currency Agreement
Brunei dollar became interchangeable with Indonesian rupiah in specified regions.
03/07/2007: Decimals Dropped
The Bank of Ghana dropped four decimal places, making 1 new Ghanaian cedi = 1 GHȼ.
01/07/2002: Replacement of New Cedi
The new Ghanaian cedi, denoted as GHC, replaced the second cedi at a rate of 1 cedi = 10,000 cedis.
18/03/1996: Change in currency regime
Brunei dollar became fully backed by foreign exchange reserves instead of gold.
17/07/1978: Second Cedi Introduced
Due to high inflation, the second Ghanaian cedi was introduced with a new currency code, GHS.
12/06/1973: Establishment of Brunei Currency Board
Currency Board assumed responsibility for the issuance and management of Brunei dollar.
27/07/1967: Introduction of Brunei and Singapore Currency Interchangeability Agreement
Brunei and Singapore dollars became interchangeable at par.
19/07/1965: Cedi Introduced
The Ghanaian pound was replaced by the Ghanaian cedi at a rate of 1 pound = 2.4 cedis, symbolizing economic independence.
06/03/1957: Ghana's Independence
Ghana gained independence from British colonial rule, leading to the introduction of the Ghanaian pound as its currency.