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.
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.
11/09/1970: Introduction of the New Peso
The New Central Bank Act is enacted, leading to the introduction of a new currency called the New Peso, with a conversion rate of 1 New Peso to 2 old pesos.
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.
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.
04/07/1949: Central Bank of the Philippines
The Central Bank of the Philippines is established with the task of issuing and managing the Philippine currency.
20/10/1944: Introduction of the Philippine Liberation Peso
The United States-issued Philippine Liberation Peso is introduced to replace the Japanese-issued currency, serving as a transitional currency.
02/01/1942: Japanese Occupation
During World War II, the Japanese forces occupy the Philippines and introduce the Japanese-issued Philippine peso, known as Mickey Mouse money.
24/12/1933: Introduction of the Commonwealth Peso
The Commonwealth Act No. 265 is passed, creating a new Philippine currency called the Commonwealth Peso to replace the previous Peso.
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.
12/06/1898: Philippine Independence
The Philippines declares independence from Spanish rule, leading to the establishment of the First Philippine Republic and the issuance of new currency.
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.
01/05/1852: Introduction of the Peso
The Spanish colonial government issues the first official currency of the Philippines, known as the Peso, with a conversion rate of 2 Spanish reales to 1 Peso.
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.