20/03/2020: Banned Old Notes
Bangladesh bans the circulation of old 1000 Taka notes to combat counterfeit currency and encourage the use of new security-enhanced banknotes.
10/10/2013: Plastic Banknotes Introduced
Polymer banknotes made of plastic were introduced to improve the durability and security of Fijian currency.
12/06/2011: Denomination Revamp
Bangladesh revalues its currency by dropping two zeros from the denominations, making 1000 Taka equal to 10 Taka.
28/04/2009: Floating Exchange Rate
Fiji adopted a floating exchange rate regime, allowing the value of the Fijian Dollar to be determined by market forces.
01/07/2007: Introduction of Polymer Banknotes
Bangladesh introduces polymer banknotes for the first time, enhancing durability, security, and public acceptance of the Bangladeshi Taka.
14/01/1985: Currency Devaluation
Fijian Dollar was devalued by 20% to combat economic instability caused by a trade deficit.
02/03/1976: Introduction of Decimal System
Bangladesh transitions from the Indian Rupee-based monetary system to the decimal-based system, resulting in the issuance of new banknotes and coins.
15/08/1975: Assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
The assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh and the advocate for the Bangladeshi Taka, creates political instability and economic challenges.
04/01/1972: Introduction of Bangladeshi Taka
The Bangladeshi Taka is introduced as the national currency replacing the Pakistani Rupee at par.
25/03/1971: Declaration of Independence
Bangladesh declares independence from Pakistan, leading to the establishment of the Bangladeshi Taka as the official currency.
15/01/1971: Fixed Exchange Rate
Fijian Dollar was pegged to the Australian Dollar at a fixed exchange rate of 1:1.
12/12/1969: Decimalization of Currency
Fiji switched from the pound system to decimal currency, introducing the Fijian Dollar divided into 100 cents.
01/01/1875: Introduction of Fijian Currency
Fijian Coins and Banknotes were introduced as legal tender, replacing Spanish Dollars.
10/10/1873: Devaluation of Spanish Dollars
The Spanish Dollars were devalued by 20% in the British Colony of Fiji, leading to a change in currency.