01/10/2018: Redesign and Modernization of Banknotes
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic unveils a redesigned series of banknotes with enhanced security features and modernized aesthetics.
01/12/2011: New Security Features
To combat counterfeiting, the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic introduces new security features on the Peso Dominicano banknotes.
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.
01/03/2004: Transition to the Peso Dominicano
The Dominican Republic transitions from the Peso Oro to the Peso Dominicano, a new currency with a different exchange rate, to improve monetary stability.
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.
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.
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.
11/10/1947: Introduction of the Peso Oro
The Peso Oro is introduced as a new currency in the Dominican Republic, replacing the previous Peso. It is pegged to the US dollar at a fixed exchange rate.
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.
09/01/1905: The Monetary Law of 1905
The Dominican government enacts the Monetary Law of 1905, which establishes the gold standard for the Peso, linking its value to the US dollar.
17/03/1877: Introduction of Paper Money
The first paper money denominated in the Dominican Peso is introduced, replacing the previously used gold and silver coins.
27/02/1844: Dominican Independence
After gaining independence from Haiti, the Dominican Republic introduces its own currency, the Peso, as a symbol of its sovereignty.