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).
13/05/2020: Introduction of New Thousand Kwacha Banknotes
Malawi introduced new banknotes with higher denominations to address issues of inflation and to streamline transactions in a cash-based economy.
01/05/2016: Currency Floatation
The Malawian government allowed the kwacha to float freely against other currencies, leading to a significant depreciation of the currency.
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.
07/08/2012: Introduction of New Kwacha Coins
Malawi introduced new coins to replace smaller denominations of the kwacha banknotes, facilitating transactions and reducing the cost of producing money.
25/10/2011: Currency Unification Announced
The Cuban government announced plans to eliminate the dual currency system and unify the CUP and CUC.
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.
10/04/2000: Introduction of New Kwacha Banknotes
Malawi introduced new banknotes with enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting and to modernize the currency.
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.
14/06/1994: Malawi's First Multiparty Democratic Elections
Malawi held its first multiparty democratic elections, leading to a political and economic transition which affected the value of the kwacha.
01/09/1979: First Devaluation of the Kwacha
The Malawian government devalued the kwacha by 30% in response to economic challenges and to promote exports.
06/07/1971: Introduction of the Malawian Kwacha
The Malawian Kwacha (MWK) was introduced as the official currency of Malawi, replacing the Malawian pound at a rate of 2 kwacha = 1 pound.
01/01/1961: Nationalization of Banks
The Cuban government nationalized all private and foreign-owned banks, including their currency holdings.