01/01/2019: Redenomination of the Surinamese dollar
The Surinamese dollar underwent a redenomination with 1 new dollar (SRD) being equal to 1,000 old dollars (SRG).
01/01/2011: Introduction of new banknotes
New banknotes with updated designs and security features were introduced to replace the older series of Surinamese dollar banknotes.
01/01/2004: Replacement of banknotes
New banknotes were introduced with enhanced security features to replace the older series of Surinamese dollar banknotes.
23/12/1991: Devaluation of the Surinamese dollar
The Surinamese dollar was devalued by 100%, resulting in an exchange rate of 1 dollar to 200 guilders.
01/10/1985: Introduction of the Surinamese dollar
The Surinamese dollar was introduced as the new currency of Suriname at a rate of 1 dollar to 1,000 guilders.
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.
01/01/1962: Introduction of the Surinamese guilder
The Surinamese guilder was introduced as the official currency of Suriname, replacing the Dutch guilder.
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.
31/12/1954: Independence of Suriname
Suriname gained independence from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, leading to the introduction of the Surinamese guilder as its official currency.
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.