Historic Chilean Peso Falkland Islands pound

18/07/2016: New Polymer Banknotes Issued

The Falkland Islands government introduces new polymer banknotes to replace the older paper versions, enhancing the durability and security of their currency.

14/06/1983: Pegging to the Pound Sterling

The Falkland Islands pound (FKP) is officially pegged to the British pound sterling (GBP) at a 1:1 ratio, ensuring a stable exchange rate.

29/09/1977: Decimals Introduced

Chile replaced the escudo with the decimal centavo as the subunit of the peso, simplifying its monetary system.

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.

14/05/1971: New Decimalized Currency Introduced

The Falkland Islands pound (FKP) is decimalized, with the introduction of a new currency system based on the decimal system.

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.

28/04/1899: Currency Board Established

The Falkland Islands Currency Board is established, introducing the first Falkland Islands pound (FKP) as the official currency.

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.

02/01/1833: Argentina Removed from Islands

British forces remove Argentine authorities from the Falkland Islands, solidifying British control over the territory.

03/01/1829: First British Colony Declared

British Captain Onslow declares the Falkland Islands a British colony, leading to the establishment of a formal British presence in the region.

12/02/1817: Chilean Independence

Chile gained independence from Spain, leading to the establishment of the Chilean Peso as its official currency.

02/01/1764: First British Settlement

British Captain Byron claims the Falkland Islands for Britain, establishing the first permanent British settlement in the region.