04/05/2020: COVID-19 impact on currency
The outbreak of COVID-19 and its economic consequences led to a depreciation of the Cape Verdean escudo against major international currencies due to reduced tourism and economic activity.
15/10/2018: Government Formation
The formation of a new Iraqi government after parliamentary elections brought hopes of stability and potential economic growth, positively impacting the Iraqi dinar.
30/09/2017: New escudo banknotes issued
Cape Verde introduced a new series of banknotes for the escudo, featuring enhanced security features, updated designs, and improved durability.
31/12/2014: End of the peg to the euro
Cape Verde decided to abandon the peg to the euro, shifting to a managed float exchange rate system to allow the currency to fluctuate based on market forces.
10/06/2014: ISIS captures Mosul
The capture of Mosul by ISIS led to a further devaluation of the Iraqi dinar and economic instability in the region.
01/01/2005: Decimalization of the escudo
The Cape Verdean escudo underwent a decimalization process, with the subdivision of 1 escudo into 100 centavos.
15/10/2004: Introduction of New Iraqi Dinar
A new series of banknotes with enhanced security features was introduced to replace the previous Iraqi dinar notes.
20/03/2003: US-led Invasion of Iraq
The US-led invasion led to the collapse of the Iraqi government, causing instability and a sharp decline in the value of the Iraqi dinar.
01/01/1998: Currency pegged to the euro
The Cape Verdean escudo was pegged to the euro at a fixed exchange rate of 1 euro = 110.265 CVE, ensuring stability and facilitating trade.
02/08/1990: Iraq invades Kuwait
Iraq's invasion of Kuwait resulted in international economic sanctions and further devaluation of the Iraqi dinar.
22/09/1980: Iran-Iraq War Begins
The Iran-Iraq war started, leading to significant economic challenges and inflation which impacted the Iraqi dinar.
17/11/1977: Introduction of the new escudo
A new version of the Cape Verdean escudo was introduced, replacing the previous version with a new design and updated security features.
05/07/1975: Independence of Cape Verde
The Cape Verdean escudo (CVE) was officially adopted as the currency of Cape Verde upon gaining independence from Portugal.
03/10/1932: Independence of Iraq
The Iraqi dinar was introduced as the official currency of Iraq following its independence from British occupation.