Historic Guyanese dollar Bitcoin Cash

03/08/2021: El Salvador Adopts Bitcoin as Legal Tender

El Salvador becomes the first country to recognize Bitcoin, including Bitcoin Cash (BCH), as a legal tender, leading to increased adoption.

24/02/2021: Bitcoin Cash Becomes Merchant Payment Solution

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) gains traction as a popular cryptocurrency for merchant payments due to its low fees and faster transaction times.

15/11/2020: Bitcoin Cash ABC vs. Bitcoin Cash Node

A contentious hard fork occurs within Bitcoin Cash (BCH) community, resulting in a split between Bitcoin Cash ABC and Bitcoin Cash Node.

01/01/2020: Transition to Polymer Banknotes

Polymer banknotes were introduced in Guyana, enhancing the durability and security features of the Guyanese dollar.

15/05/2018: Bitcoin Cash Upgrade

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) undergoes a hard fork called ABC upgrade, introducing larger block sizes and smart contract functionalities.

01/08/2017: Bitcoin Cash Hard Fork

Bitcoin Cash (BCH) splits from Bitcoin (BTC) due to a contentious hard fork, increasing the block size to 8MB.

03/01/2009: First Bitcoin Block Mined

The Genesis Block, also known as Block 0, is mined, marking the birth of Bitcoin network.

31/10/2008: Bitcoin Whitepaper Released

Satoshi Nakamoto publishes Bitcoin whitepaper, laying the foundation for peer-to-peer electronic cash system.

03/02/2003: Redenomination of the Currency

The Guyanese dollar underwent a redenomination, with old banknotes replaced by new notes at a rate of 1,000 old dollars to 1 new dollar.

05/10/1992: Resumption of Banking System

The resumption of the banking system in Guyana significantly improved the stability and accessibility of the Guyanese dollar.

26/05/1966: Independence of Guyana

Following Guyana's independence from Britain, the currency was renamed from British Guiana dollar to Guyanese dollar.

12/09/1951: Currency Board Established

A Currency Board was established to manage the British Guiana dollar, ensuring its stability and convertibility.

06/08/1917: Currency Act of 1917

The British Guiana dollar was revalued at a rate of 4.80 dollars to 1 U.S. dollar, following the Currency Act of 1917.

18/01/1839: Introduction of the British Guiana dollar

British Guiana dollar introduced as the official currency of British Guiana, replacing the Spanish and Portuguese coins previously in circulation.