03/11/2020: Economic Impact of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic caused economic disruptions globally, affecting the Egyptian Pound's exchange rate and foreign reserves.
29/12/2014: Introduction of new Bahamian dollar variants
New variants of the Bahamian dollar banknotes, featuring improved security features, were introduced to combat counterfeit money.
14/11/1999: Liberalization of Exchange Rate
The Egyptian government implemented a managed float exchange rate system, allowing the Pound to fluctuate based on market forces.
12/08/1987: Introduction of New Egyptian Pound
A new Egyptian Pound banknote was introduced to combat counterfeiting and improve security features.
27/12/1974: Devaluation of the Bahamian dollar
The Bahamian dollar was devalued by 50% to stimulate the country's tourism industry and boost its economy.
10/07/1973: Independence from British rule
The Bahamas gained independence from British rule, maintaining the Bahamian dollar as its currency.
09/09/1969: Currency Board Agreement
The Bahamas entered into a Currency Board Agreement with the Eastern Caribbean Currency Authority, establishing fixed exchange rates for their currencies.
01/01/1966: Introduction of the Bahamian dollar
The Bahamian dollar was introduced, replacing the British pound as the official currency of the Bahamas.
14/09/1962: Devaluation of the Pound
The Egyptian government devalued the Pound by 55%, leading to a significant decrease in its value.
23/07/1952: Overthrow of the Monarchy
The Egyptian monarchy was overthrown, leading to political and economic changes that affected the value of the Egyptian Pound.
02/05/1885: Establishment of Central Bank of Egypt
The Central Bank of Egypt was established to regulate the currency and banking system in Egypt.
06/08/1866: Adoption of the British pound
The Bahamas officially adopted the British pound sterling as their currency, replacing the Bahamian pound.
06/06/1853: Introduction of the Bahamian pound
The Bahamian pound was introduced as the official currency of the Bahamas, replacing the Spanish dollar.
29/07/1834: Introduction of Egyptian Pound
The Egyptian Pound was introduced as the official currency of Egypt, replacing the piastre.