01/01/2022: Currency Floatation
Angola transitioned from a fixed exchange rate to a floating exchange rate system, allowing the Kwanza's value to be determined by the market forces of supply and demand.
30/10/2020: Kwanza Devaluation
In response to economic challenges, Angola devalued the Kwanza by approximately 24%, increasing the exchange rate from 165 to 195 Kwanzas per US dollar.
07/10/2019: Modernization of Banknotes
The Honduran Central Bank launched new banknotes with enhanced security features and improved designs to deter counterfeiting.
15/04/2013: Currency Redesign
Angola launched a new series of banknotes, featuring improved security features and new designs to reflect national landmarks and culture.
27/01/2009: Currency Crisis
Honduras faced a severe currency crisis due to political instability, causing a decline in the value of the Lempira.
08/11/1999: Return to Kwanza
Angola reintroduced the Kwanza as the official currency, replacing the Kwanza Reajustado, at a rate of 1,000 Kwanza Reajustado to 1 Kwanza.
18/02/1999: Introduction of Kwanza Reajustado
Kwanza Reajustado was introduced as a temporary currency, with 1 Kwanza Reajustado equal to 1,000 regular Kwanzas.
15/06/1997: Monetary Integration
Honduras became a member of the Central American Monetary Integration System, aiming to promote economic stability and regional cooperation.
31/03/1990: Kwanza Revaluation
In an attempt to combat hyperinflation, the government redenominated the currency, with 1 new Kwanza equal to 1,000 old Kwanzas.
08/01/1977: Introduction of the Kwanza
Angola introduced the first Kwanza currency, replacing the Portuguese Escudo, with 1 Kwanza equal to 1 Escudo.
15/03/1967: Introduction of the New Lempira
A new design and denomination of the Lempira banknotes were introduced in order to combat counterfeiting.
03/09/1950: Devaluation of the Lempira
The Lempira experienced a significant devaluation, causing economic instability and inflation in Honduras.
11/10/1940: Monetary Reforms
Honduran government implemented monetary reforms to stabilize the Lempira and improve its value.
07/03/1931: Creation of the Lempira
The Honduran currency, the Lempira, was introduced to replace the Honduran peso as the official currency.