18/01/2021: Suspension of Eco adoption
The Central Bank of the Comoros suspended the adoption of the Eco currency, retaining the Comorian Franc as the official currency.
11/01/2021: New polymer banknotes
Polymer banknotes are introduced in The Gambia for the first time, replacing the previous paper banknotes to enhance durability and security.
06/08/2019: New family of banknotes
The Central Bank of The Gambia introduces a new family of Gambian dalasi banknotes with improved security features.
01/01/2019: Replacement of the Franc by the Eco
Comoros agreed to replace the Comorian Franc with the proposed Eco currency, along with other West African countries.
01/07/1997: Revaluation of the Comorian Franc
The Comorian Franc was revalued at a ratio of 1 new Franc to 75 old Francs, reducing the value of the currency.
16/06/1997: Introduction of the 25 dalasis note
A new 25-dalasis banknote is introduced, featuring the portrait of President Jammeh, to commemorate 25 years of his rule.
22/07/1996: Change of banknotes and coins
New banknotes and coins featuring the portrait of President Jammeh are introduced, replacing the previous designs.
20/06/1994: Introduction of the New Comorian Franc
Comoros introduced a new series of banknotes and coins, replacing the old Comorian Franc.
02/07/1987: Currency redenomination
The Gambian dalasi undergoes a redenomination, with 1 old dalasi being replaced by 10 new dalasis.
01/07/1977: Conversion to decimal currency
The Gambian dalasi is decimalized, with 1 dalasi being divided into 100 bututs.
01/01/1976: Establishment of the Central Bank of Comoros
The Central Bank of Comoros was established to manage the monetary policies and issue the Comorian Franc.
06/07/1975: Independence of Comoros
Comoros gained independence from France, but continued using the Comorian Franc as its currency.
27/07/1971: Introduction of the Gambian dalasi
The Gambian dalasi currency is introduced to replace the Gambian pound as the official currency of The Gambia.
01/01/1920: Introduction of the Comorian Franc
The Comorian Franc was introduced as the official currency of Comoros by the French colonial administration.