01/03/2018: Redenomination of the Aruban florin
Aruba redenominated its currency, replacing 1,000 florins with 1 florin, simplifying transactions and reducing the size of banknotes.
09/03/2012: Introduction of New Banknotes
Hungary introduced new banknotes with enhanced security features, aiming to combat counterfeiting and improve the forint's credibility.
01/01/2011: Introduction of polymer banknotes
Aruba introduced polymer banknotes, made from a durable and secure polymer substrate, to enhance the durability and security of its currency.
23/10/2008: Global Financial Crisis
The global financial crisis had a significant impact on the Hungarian forint, resulting in a significant depreciation against major foreign currencies.
01/05/2004: Accession to the European Union
Hungary joined the European Union, bringing the forint closer to the eurozone and influencing its future trajectory as an EU currency.
01/01/2003: Replacement of older banknotes
Older series of banknotes were phased out and replaced by newer and more secure banknotes featuring enhanced anti-counterfeiting measures.
28/02/2001: Currency Exchange Rate Stability
The Hungarian government adopted a policy of maintaining a stable exchange rate for the forint against the euro, contributing to the currency's stability.
01/01/2000: Adoption of new currency symbol
The Aruban florin adopted a new symbol, ƒ, to distinguish itself from other currencies.
01/01/1993: Currency reform
A currency reform took place in Aruba, with the introduction of a new series of banknotes and the demonetization of certain older banknotes.
01/01/1990: Introduction of the guilders coins
Aruba introduced its own series of coins denominated in guilders, featuring unique designs and symbols reflective of Aruban culture.
16/06/1989: Transition to a Market Economy
Hungary implemented economic reforms, including the transition from a planned economy to a market economy, with significant impacts on the forint's value and exchange rate.
01/01/1986: Introduction of the Aruban florin
The Aruban florin was established as the official currency of Aruba, replacing the Dutch guilder at a fixed rate of 1.79 florin to 1 guilder.
20/08/1949: Forint becomes a planned economy currency
Hungary's currency, including the forint, became part of the planned socialist economy under the control of the Hungarian Workers' Party.
03/08/1946: Introduction of the Forint
The forint was introduced as the official currency of Hungary, replacing the previous pengő, which had been severely devalued during World War II.