01/09/2011: Replacement by the Caribbean guilder
The Netherlands Antillean guilder was replaced by the Caribbean guilder as the official currency of Curacao and Sint Maarten.
10/10/2010: Dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles
The Netherlands Antilles were dissolved, resulting in the establishment of separate countries within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, including Curacao and Sint Maarten.
15/10/2006: New series of banknotes
Costa Rica introduced a new series of banknotes featuring enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting and modernize the colón currency.
01/01/2001: Introduction of the euro in the Netherlands
The euro was introduced as the official currency in the Netherlands, leading to increased integration with the European Union.
21/05/1991: Free-floating exchange rate
Costa Rica transitioned to a floating exchange rate regime, allowing the colón's value to be determined by market forces.
01/12/1986: Pegged to the US dollar
The Netherlands Antillean guilder was pegged to the US dollar at a fixed exchange rate of 1.79 ANG to 1 USD.
09/11/1961: Introduction of the Monetary Reform
Costa Rica implemented a monetary reform, replacing the old colón with a new one at a rate of 1 to 100, to combat inflation.
01/11/1952: Introduction of the Netherlands Antillean guilder
The Netherlands Antillean guilder was introduced as the currency of the Netherlands Antilles, replacing the Caribbean guilder.
30/11/1949: Abolition of the army
After the abolition of the army, the Costa Rican government focused on economic development, leading to stable monetary policies for the colón.
25/11/1942: Curacao introduced the guilder
The guilder was introduced as the official currency of Curacao, replacing the Netherlands Antillean florin.
10/05/1940: German Occupation
During World War II, the Netherlands Antilles came under German occupation, resulting in restrictions and controls on currency usage.
14/12/1917: Establishment of the Central Bank of Costa Rica
The Central Bank of Costa Rica was established to oversee monetary policy, including the management of the colón.
09/04/1896: Adoption of the gold standard
Costa Rica adopted the gold standard, pegging the value of the colón to gold, leading to currency stability.
18/03/1850: Introduction of the Costa Rican colón
The Costa Rican colón was officially introduced as the currency of Costa Rica to replace the Spanish real.