24/03/2020: COVID-19 Impact on Indian Rupee
The global COVID-19 pandemic caused significant volatility in the Indian Rupee exchange rate, leading to depreciation against major international currencies.
08/11/2016: Demonetization
The Indian government announced the demonetization of ₹500 and ₹1,000 banknotes, requiring individuals to exchange or deposit their old currency notes at banks.
03/07/2007: Indian Rupee Symbol
The Indian Rupee was given its own unique symbol ₹, representing the integration of the Indian Rupee into the global currency landscape.
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).
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.
21/06/1991: Liberalization of Indian Economy
India initiated economic reforms, including the liberalization of foreign exchange controls. This led to the beginning of the exchange rate regime reforms for the Indian Rupee.
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.
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.
24/06/1957: Decimalization of Indian Rupee
The Indian Rupee was decimalized, dividing it into 100 paise. This change simplified the currency system and introduced a uniform monetary system across the country.
15/08/1947: Indian Independence
India gained independence from British rule, leading to the establishment of the Reserve Bank of India as the central bank and the Indian Rupee as the official currency.
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.
01/01/1862: Introduction of Indian Rupee
Indian Rupee was introduced by the British government as the official currency of British India. It replaced various local and foreign currencies that were in circulation.
01/01/1804: Declaration of Independence
After gaining independence from France, Haiti adopts the gourde as its national currency.