18/01/2021: Suspension of Eco adoption
The Central Bank of the Comoros suspended the adoption of the Eco currency, retaining the Comorian Franc as the official currency.
01/04/2020: 50th Anniversary of the Paʻanga
Tonga celebrated the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the paʻanga as its national currency.
01/01/2019: Replacement of the Franc by the Eco
Comoros agreed to replace the Comorian Franc with the proposed Eco currency, along with other West African countries.
29/07/2014: Second Devaluation of the Paʻanga
Another devaluation occurred, this time by 20%, as part of Tonga's economic reform program.
14/03/2008: Currency Redenomination
Tonga redenominated its currency, removing three zeros from the paʻanga to simplify monetary transactions.
16/11/2006: Riot and Currency Crisis
Civil unrest and riots erupted in Tonga, leading to a currency crisis and a temporary suspension of trading the paʻanga.
01/07/1997: Revaluation of the Comorian Franc
The Comorian Franc was revalued at a ratio of 1 new Franc to 75 old Francs, reducing the value of the currency.
20/06/1994: Introduction of the New Comorian Franc
Comoros introduced a new series of banknotes and coins, replacing the old Comorian Franc.
01/04/1991: First Devaluation of the Paʻanga
The paʻanga was devalued by 25% in an attempt to boost Tonga's economy and improve trade competitiveness.
01/01/1976: Establishment of the Central Bank of Comoros
The Central Bank of Comoros was established to manage the monetary policies and issue the Comorian Franc.
06/07/1975: Independence of Comoros
Comoros gained independence from France, but continued using the Comorian Franc as its currency.
04/06/1975: Independence of Tonga
Tonga gained full independence from the United Kingdom, further solidifying the status of the paʻanga as its national currency.
01/04/1967: Introduction of the Paʻanga
The Tongan paʻanga was introduced as the official currency, replacing the pound at a rate of 1 pound = 2 paʻanga.
01/01/1920: Introduction of the Comorian Franc
The Comorian Franc was introduced as the official currency of Comoros by the French colonial administration.