16/09/2019: Ghana Goes Cashless
The government launched the Ghana.Gov payment platform, aimed at promoting electronic payments and reducing cash transactions.
04/06/2018: Introduction of New Banknotes
Moldova introduced a new series of banknotes with enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting.
01/07/2015: Currency Pegged to Euro
Moldova pegged its currency, the Leu, to the Euro at a fixed exchange rate to stabilize the economy and attract foreign investment.
05/07/2012: GHS Symbol Change
The Bank of Ghana introduced a new currency symbol for the cedi, changing it from GHȼ to GHS.
10/05/2010: Euro as Legal Tender
Moldova adopted the Euro as its official currency, though it is not a member of the Eurozone.
29/04/2009: Revaluation
Moldova carried out a currency revaluation, changing the exchange rate from 10,000 old Lei to 1 new Leu.
03/07/2007: Decimals Dropped
The Bank of Ghana dropped four decimal places, making 1 new Ghanaian cedi = 1 GHȼ.
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.
29/10/1999: Introduction of Polymer Banknotes
Polymer banknotes were introduced in Moldova, increasing security and durability of the currency.
29/05/1994: Redenomination
Moldova underwent a redenomination process, where 1000 old Lei were exchanged for 1 new Leu to combat hyperinflation.
26/11/1992: Declaration of Independence
The Moldovan Leu was introduced as the official currency of Moldova after the country declared independence from the Soviet Union.
17/07/1978: Second Cedi Introduced
Due to high inflation, the second Ghanaian cedi was introduced with a new currency code, GHS.
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.