29/12/2014: 1 US Dollar = 3.891 Israeli Sheqel
The Israeli Sheqel (ILS) reaches a historical low against the US Dollar in the foreign exchange market.
10/10/2013: Plastic Banknotes Introduced
Polymer banknotes made of plastic were introduced to improve the durability and security of Fijian currency.
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.
04/05/2008: Introduction of New Banknotes
New Israeli Sheqel (ILS) banknotes with enhanced security features were issued.
01/09/1999: Introduction of Sheqel Coins
Israeli Sheqel (ILS) coins were introduced, replacing the agora as the subunit of the currency.
24/02/1985: Hyperinflation Crisis
Israel experiences hyperinflation, leading to the introduction of the new Israeli Sheqel (ILS).
14/01/1985: Currency Devaluation
Fijian Dollar was devalued by 20% to combat economic instability caused by a trade deficit.
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.
16/03/1960: Introduction of the New Sheqel
The old Israeli pound (ILP) was replaced by the new Israeli Sheqel (ILS) as the official currency.
24/02/1949: Introduction of the Israel Pound
The Israeli pound (ILP) was introduced as legal tender in Israel.
24/09/1948: Israeli Declaration of Independence
The Israeli pound (ILP) was introduced as the official currency of Israel.
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.