01/01/2021: End of Monetary Dualism
The Cuban government completed the currency unification process, eliminating the convertible peso (CUC) and establishing a single currency system with the Cuban peso (CUP).
20/12/2013: Currency Unification Implementation
The Cuban government officially started the process of currency unification, gradually phasing out the convertible peso (CUC) and improving monetary policy.
25/10/2011: Currency Unification Announced
The Cuban government announced plans to eliminate the dual currency system and unify the CUP and CUC.
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.
08/12/2004: Elimination of US Dollar Circulation
The Cuban government announced the withdrawal of the US dollar as legal tender and introduced the convertible peso (CUC) as a replacement.
07/12/1994: Dollarization Decree
Cubans were allowed to hold and transact in foreign currencies, primarily the US dollar, to counter the economic crisis.
01/08/1994: Special Period
The Cuban economy faced a severe crisis due to the collapse of the Soviet Union, leading to currency devaluation and economic reforms.
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.
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.
01/01/1961: Nationalization of Banks
The Cuban government nationalized all private and foreign-owned banks, including their currency holdings.
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.
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.