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.
03/06/2020: COVID-19 Impact on the Shilling
The Ugandan Shilling experienced a significant decline in value due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
01/09/2013: Withdrawal of Old Currency Series
The old series of Ugandan Shilling notes were phased out and replaced with the new currency series.
01/07/2010: Issue of New Currency Series
Uganda issued a new series of currency notes with enhanced security features to reduce counterfeiting.
02/05/2003: Introduction of Coins
Uganda introduced coins denominated in Shillings to replace lower-value notes and facilitate transactions.
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.
15/05/1987: Introduction of the 500 Shilling Note
A new 500 Shilling note was introduced to combat the rapid inflation and devaluation of the currency.
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.
05/08/1972: Idi Amin's Currency Change
President Idi Amin ordered the demonetization of old Ugandan Shilling notes and replaced them with new ones, causing an economic crisis.
15/06/1966: Introduction of the Ugandan Shilling
The Ugandan Shilling was introduced as the official currency of Uganda following its independence from British colonial rule.
01/01/1920: Introduction of the Comorian Franc
The Comorian Franc was introduced as the official currency of Comoros by the French colonial administration.