14/09/2020: Centenary of the Quetzal
The Guatemalan Quetzal celebrated its centenary, marking 100 years as the national currency of Guatemala.
03/06/2020: COVID-19 Impact on the Shilling
The Ugandan Shilling experienced a significant decline in value due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
01/09/2013: Withdrawal of Old Currency Series
The old series of Ugandan Shilling notes were phased out and replaced with the new currency series.
30/05/2011: New banknotes
New banknotes were introduced to incorporate modern security features and commemorate the 20th anniversary of Quetzal's reintroduction.
01/07/2010: Issue of New Currency Series
Uganda issued a new series of currency notes with enhanced security features to reduce counterfeiting.
02/05/2003: Introduction of Coins
Uganda introduced coins denominated in Shillings to replace lower-value notes and facilitate transactions.
15/05/1987: Introduction of the 500 Shilling Note
A new 500 Shilling note was introduced to combat the rapid inflation and devaluation of the currency.
09/02/1987: Quetzal devaluation
The Quetzal was devalued by 66% as part of an economic stabilization plan.
05/08/1972: Idi Amin's Currency Change
President Idi Amin ordered the demonetization of old Ugandan Shilling notes and replaced them with new ones, causing an economic crisis.
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.
15/06/1966: Introduction of the Ugandan Shilling
The Ugandan Shilling was introduced as the official currency of Uganda following its independence from British colonial rule.
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.