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.
14/09/2020: Centenary of the Quetzal
The Guatemalan Quetzal celebrated its centenary, marking 100 years as the national currency of Guatemala.
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.
30/05/2011: New banknotes
New banknotes were introduced to incorporate modern security features and commemorate the 20th anniversary of Quetzal's reintroduction.
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.
20/06/1994: Introduction of the New Comorian Franc
Comoros introduced a new series of banknotes and coins, replacing the old Comorian Franc.
09/02/1987: Quetzal devaluation
The Quetzal was devalued by 66% as part of an economic stabilization plan.
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.
13/09/1967: Decree Law 17-67
Decree Law 17-67 was enacted, establishing a fixed exchange rate between the Quetzal and the US dollar.
08/04/1951: Monetary Reform
Guatemala underwent a monetary reform, with the introduction of the Quetzal as the sole currency.
25/06/1946: The Quetzalé bill
The Quetzalé bill, equivalent to 1,000 Quetzales, was introduced to combat hyperinflation.
22/06/1925: Introduction of the Quetzal
The Guatemalan Quetzal was introduced as the official currency, replacing the Guatemalan peso.
01/01/1920: Introduction of the Comorian Franc
The Comorian Franc was introduced as the official currency of Comoros by the French colonial administration.