14/09/2020: Centenary of the Quetzal
The Guatemalan Quetzal celebrated its centenary, marking 100 years as the national currency of Guatemala.
30/06/2015: Demonetization of old Guinean franc banknotes
The old series of Guinean franc banknotes, denominated in 'Syli,' ceased to be legal tender, and only the new franc banknotes remained in circulation.
26/09/2012: Introduction of new Guinean franc coins
New coins denominated in the Guinean franc were introduced, replacing the previously used Guinean syli coins.
30/05/2011: New banknotes
New banknotes were introduced to incorporate modern security features and commemorate the 20th anniversary of Quetzal's reintroduction.
30/06/2010: Revaluation of the Guinean franc
The Guinean franc underwent a revaluation, with 1 new franc being equivalent to 10,000 old francs.
30/06/1997: Introduction of new Guinean franc
A new series of Guinean franc banknotes, denominated in 'Syli,' was introduced as a replacement for the previous currency.
09/02/1987: Quetzal devaluation
The Quetzal was devalued by 66% as part of an economic stabilization plan.
30/11/1985: Devaluation of the Guinean franc
The Guinean franc was devalued by 50%, leading to an economic crisis and high inflation.
31/05/1971: Redenomination of the Guinean franc
The Guinean franc underwent a redenomination, with 1 new franc being equivalent to 10 old francs.
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.
01/10/1959: Introduction of Guinean franc
The Guinean franc was introduced as the official currency of Guinea following its independence from France.
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.