07/10/2019: Modernization of Banknotes
The Honduran Central Bank launched new banknotes with enhanced security features and improved designs to deter counterfeiting.
16/09/2019: Ghana Goes Cashless
The government launched the Ghana.Gov payment platform, aimed at promoting electronic payments and reducing cash transactions.
05/07/2012: GHS Symbol Change
The Bank of Ghana introduced a new currency symbol for the cedi, changing it from GHȼ to GHS.
27/01/2009: Currency Crisis
Honduras faced a severe currency crisis due to political instability, causing a decline in the value of the Lempira.
03/07/2007: Decimals Dropped
The Bank of Ghana dropped four decimal places, making 1 new Ghanaian cedi = 1 GHȼ.
01/07/2002: Replacement of New Cedi
The new Ghanaian cedi, denoted as GHC, replaced the second cedi at a rate of 1 cedi = 10,000 cedis.
15/06/1997: Monetary Integration
Honduras became a member of the Central American Monetary Integration System, aiming to promote economic stability and regional cooperation.
17/07/1978: Second Cedi Introduced
Due to high inflation, the second Ghanaian cedi was introduced with a new currency code, GHS.
15/03/1967: Introduction of the New Lempira
A new design and denomination of the Lempira banknotes were introduced in order to combat counterfeiting.
19/07/1965: Cedi Introduced
The Ghanaian pound was replaced by the Ghanaian cedi at a rate of 1 pound = 2.4 cedis, symbolizing economic independence.
06/03/1957: Ghana's Independence
Ghana gained independence from British colonial rule, leading to the introduction of the Ghanaian pound as its currency.
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.