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.
10/09/2008: Introduction of Birr Denominations
Ethiopia introduced new banknotes of different denominations in an effort to combat counterfeiting and improve security features.
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.
27/05/1991: Introduction of Birr Coins
Ethiopia introduced coins for the birr denominations, replacing the previous notes.
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.
17/09/1976: Introduction of New Birr
A new birr was introduced, replacing the previous Ethiopian birr and being equal to 100 old birr.
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.
08/07/1945: Decree to Change Birr Decimalization
Ethiopia changed the birr decimalization from talari and ghersh to dollars and cents.
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.
31/12/1931: Introduction of Ethiopian birr
The Ethiopian birr was introduced as the official currency, replacing the Maria Theresa Thaler.
05/07/1931: Ethiopian Monetary Authority Established
The Ethiopian Monetary Authority was established to regulate the country's monetary system and issue currency.
14/02/1894: Introduction of Maria Theresa Thaler
Ethiopia adopted the Maria Theresa Thaler as the official currency, which remained in circulation until 1935.