01/01/2019: Redenomination of the Surinamese dollar
The Surinamese dollar underwent a redenomination with 1 new dollar (SRD) being equal to 1,000 old dollars (SRG).
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.
01/01/2011: Introduction of new banknotes
New banknotes with updated designs and security features were introduced to replace the older series of Surinamese dollar banknotes.
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.
01/01/2004: Replacement of banknotes
New banknotes were introduced with enhanced security features to replace the older series of Surinamese dollar banknotes.
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.
23/12/1991: Devaluation of the Surinamese dollar
The Surinamese dollar was devalued by 100%, resulting in an exchange rate of 1 dollar to 200 guilders.
30/11/1985: Devaluation of the Guinean franc
The Guinean franc was devalued by 50%, leading to an economic crisis and high inflation.
01/10/1985: Introduction of the Surinamese dollar
The Surinamese dollar was introduced as the new currency of Suriname at a rate of 1 dollar to 1,000 guilders.
31/05/1971: Redenomination of the Guinean franc
The Guinean franc underwent a redenomination, with 1 new franc being equivalent to 10 old francs.
01/01/1962: Introduction of the Surinamese guilder
The Surinamese guilder was introduced as the official currency of Suriname, replacing the Dutch guilder.
01/10/1959: Introduction of Guinean franc
The Guinean franc was introduced as the official currency of Guinea following its independence from France.
31/12/1954: Independence of Suriname
Suriname gained independence from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, leading to the introduction of the Surinamese guilder as its official currency.