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).
01/07/2020: Euro as legal tender
North Macedonia officially adopted the Euro as its currency, replacing the Macedonian Denar for all monetary transactions.
15/05/2018: Denar's symbol adoption
The official symbol for the Macedonian Denar (den) was adopted, representing the currency in both domestic and international transactions.
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.
10/10/2005: Denar's full Euro peg
The Macedonian Denar was fully pegged to the Euro at a fixed exchange rate of 61.5 Denars to 1 Euro.
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.
29/04/2003: Replacement of banknotes
New series of banknotes with enhanced security features were introduced, replacing the older versions.
05/11/2001: Denar's devaluation
Due to the political crisis in Macedonia, the Denar underwent a significant devaluation, losing around 40% of its value against the Euro.
15/05/1995: Denar's peg to the German Mark
The Macedonian Denar was pegged to the German Mark at a rate of 1 Denar to 1.5 Deutsche Mark, establishing a stable exchange rate.
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.
26/11/1992: Introduction of the Macedonian Denar
The Macedonian Denar was introduced as the official currency of the Republic of Macedonia following its declaration of independence from Yugoslavia.
01/01/1961: Nationalization of Banks
The Cuban government nationalized all private and foreign-owned banks, including their currency holdings.