26/03/2020: COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic caused economic disruptions, leading to a decline in tourism and affecting the exchange rate of the TTD.
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).
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.
19/09/2008: Global Financial Crisis
The global financial crisis had a significant impact on the value of the Trinidad & Tobago Dollar and the country's economy.
01/01/2004: Replacement of banknotes
New banknotes were introduced with enhanced security features to replace the older series of Surinamese dollar banknotes.
17/05/1993: Introduction of Polymer Banknotes
Trinidad & Tobago introduced polymer banknotes to replace the traditional paper currency, enhancing security and durability.
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.
27/07/1990: Attempted Coup d'État
An attempted coup d'état took place in Trinidad & Tobago, causing economic instability and impacting the value of the TTD.
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.
31/12/1983: Floatation of the Trinidad & Tobago Dollar
Trinidad & Tobago abandoned the fixed exchange rate system, allowing the TTD to float freely against other currencies.
07/06/1976: Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago Established
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago was established, becoming the country's central monetary authority.
01/01/1964: Introduction of the Trinidad & Tobago Dollar
The Trinidad & Tobago Dollar was introduced as the official currency, replacing the British West Indies Dollar.
01/01/1962: Introduction of the Surinamese guilder
The Surinamese guilder was introduced as the official currency of Suriname, replacing the Dutch guilder.
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.