01/01/2020: Transition to Polymer Banknotes
Polymer banknotes were introduced in Guyana, enhancing the durability and security features of the Guyanese dollar.
16/09/2019: Ghana Goes Cashless
The government launched the Ghana.Gov payment platform, aimed at promoting electronic payments and reducing cash transactions.
05/07/2012: GHS Symbol Change
The Bank of Ghana introduced a new currency symbol for the cedi, changing it from GHȼ to GHS.
03/07/2007: Decimals Dropped
The Bank of Ghana dropped four decimal places, making 1 new Ghanaian cedi = 1 GHȼ.
03/02/2003: Redenomination of the Currency
The Guyanese dollar underwent a redenomination, with old banknotes replaced by new notes at a rate of 1,000 old dollars to 1 new dollar.
01/07/2002: Replacement of New Cedi
The new Ghanaian cedi, denoted as GHC, replaced the second cedi at a rate of 1 cedi = 10,000 cedis.
05/10/1992: Resumption of Banking System
The resumption of the banking system in Guyana significantly improved the stability and accessibility of the Guyanese dollar.
17/07/1978: Second Cedi Introduced
Due to high inflation, the second Ghanaian cedi was introduced with a new currency code, GHS.
26/05/1966: Independence of Guyana
Following Guyana's independence from Britain, the currency was renamed from British Guiana dollar to Guyanese dollar.
19/07/1965: Cedi Introduced
The Ghanaian pound was replaced by the Ghanaian cedi at a rate of 1 pound = 2.4 cedis, symbolizing economic independence.
06/03/1957: Ghana's Independence
Ghana gained independence from British colonial rule, leading to the introduction of the Ghanaian pound as its currency.
12/09/1951: Currency Board Established
A Currency Board was established to manage the British Guiana dollar, ensuring its stability and convertibility.
06/08/1917: Currency Act of 1917
The British Guiana dollar was revalued at a rate of 4.80 dollars to 1 U.S. dollar, following the Currency Act of 1917.
18/01/1839: Introduction of the British Guiana dollar
British Guiana dollar introduced as the official currency of British Guiana, replacing the Spanish and Portuguese coins previously in circulation.