23/06/2016: Brexit Referendum
The United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, causing significant uncertainty and volatility in the pound sterling's value.
22/12/2003: Redenomination of the Haitian Currency
To simplify transactions, the Haitian government removes three zeros from the gourde and renames it as the Haitian dollar (HTD), later reverting to the gourde (HTG).
31/12/1999: Establishment of the Euro
The euro was introduced as an electronic currency, paving the way for the eventual replacement of some national currencies, including the pound.
16/09/1992: Black Wednesday
The pound sterling experienced a severe drop in value and the UK was forced to withdraw from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM).
30/09/1991: Overthrow of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide
Political instability and economic crisis lead to President Aristide's ousting, causing further depreciation of the gourde.
01/05/1989: Introduction of the Third Haitian Gourde
A third gourde is introduced to replace the second gourde at a ratio of 1:5, with hopes of stabilizing the economy.
14/02/1971: Decimalization of the Pound
The pound sterling was decimalized, with the old system of pounds, shillings and pence replaced by a decimal currency.
01/02/1967: Introduction of the Second Haitian Gourde
To combat inflation, Haiti replaces the first gourde with a new currency, the second gourde, at a ratio of 1:100.
06/12/1921: Currency Separation with Ireland
Following the Anglo-Irish Treaty, Ireland left the United Kingdom and established its own currency, leading to separate pound sterling notes.
01/07/1912: Establishment of the Banque Nationale de la République d'Haïti
The Banque Nationale de la République d'Haïti is founded as the central bank responsible for managing the gourde.
01/01/1874: Introduction of the First Haitian Gourde
The Haitian government issues the first official currency, the gourde, to replace various fractional currencies.
21/12/1816: Gold Standard Introduced
The pound sterling was officially placed on the gold standard, meaning it was backed by a fixed amount of gold.
01/01/1804: Declaration of Independence
After gaining independence from France, Haiti adopts the gourde as its national currency.
27/07/1694: Bank of England Established
The Bank of England was founded and granted a royal charter, becoming the central bank of England.