17/03/2020: COVID-19 Impact on the Dinar
The COVID-19 pandemic and its economic consequences significantly impacted the value and stability of the Jordanian dinar.
10/11/2019: Announcement of Digitizing the Dinar
The Central Bank of Jordan announced its plan to digitize the Jordanian dinar to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
15/12/2013: Launch of the New 50 Dinar Note
A new 50 dinar banknote featuring King Abdullah II was released, replacing the old design.
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).
01/01/2001: Introduction of New Dinar Notes
New banknotes of the Jordanian dinar were introduced with enhanced security features.
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.
01/07/1989: Devaluation of the Dinar
The Jordanian dinar was devalued by 50% to stimulate exports and economic growth.
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.
01/03/1965: Replacement of Filas
The filas, a fractional unit of the dinar, were replaced by smaller denomination coins.
01/04/1950: Introduction of the Jordanian Dinar
The Jordanian dinar was introduced as the official currency of Jordan, replacing the Palestine pound.
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.
01/01/1804: Declaration of Independence
After gaining independence from France, Haiti adopts the gourde as its national currency.