04/05/2020: COVID-19 impact on currency
The outbreak of COVID-19 and its economic consequences led to a depreciation of the Cape Verdean escudo against major international currencies due to reduced tourism and economic activity.
30/09/2017: New escudo banknotes issued
Cape Verde introduced a new series of banknotes for the escudo, featuring enhanced security features, updated designs, and improved durability.
01/01/2017: Floating Exchange Rate Regime
Mongolia adopts a fully floating exchange rate regime for the Tugrik, allowing the currency's value to be determined by market forces without intervention from the central bank.
31/12/2014: End of the peg to the euro
Cape Verde decided to abandon the peg to the euro, shifting to a managed float exchange rate system to allow the currency to fluctuate based on market forces.
26/06/2009: Currency Redenomination
Mongolia redenominates its currency, replacing the old Tugrik banknotes with new ones at a ratio of 1 to 1000, in an effort to simplify transactions and reduce inflation.
01/01/2005: Decimalization of the escudo
The Cape Verdean escudo underwent a decimalization process, with the subdivision of 1 escudo into 100 centavos.
01/01/1998: Currency pegged to the euro
The Cape Verdean escudo was pegged to the euro at a fixed exchange rate of 1 euro = 110.265 CVE, ensuring stability and facilitating trade.
06/03/1993: Mongolia Joins IMF
Mongolia becomes a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), influencing monetary policies and further shaping the development of the Tugrik currency.
01/07/1992: Tugrik Exchange Rate Liberalization
Mongolia liberalizes the exchange rate of the Tugrik, allowing it to fluctuate based on market forces and paving the way for a more flexible currency system.
21/12/1991: Transition to Market Economy
Mongolia undergoes a transition from a centrally planned economy to a market economy, leading to major changes in the Tugrik currency system.
17/11/1977: Introduction of the new escudo
A new version of the Cape Verdean escudo was introduced, replacing the previous version with a new design and updated security features.
05/07/1975: Independence of Cape Verde
The Cape Verdean escudo (CVE) was officially adopted as the currency of Cape Verde upon gaining independence from Portugal.
04/07/1946: Mongolian People's Bank Established
The Mongolian People's Bank is established as the central bank of Mongolia, responsible for issuing and managing the Tugrik currency.
01/12/1925: Introduction of the Tugrik Currency
Mongolia officially introduces the Tugrik as its national currency, replacing the previous currency system.