Historic Mongolian Tugrik Falkland Islands pound

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.

18/07/2016: New Polymer Banknotes Issued

The Falkland Islands government introduces new polymer banknotes to replace the older paper versions, enhancing the durability and security of their currency.

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.

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.

14/06/1983: Pegging to the Pound Sterling

The Falkland Islands pound (FKP) is officially pegged to the British pound sterling (GBP) at a 1:1 ratio, ensuring a stable exchange rate.

14/05/1971: New Decimalized Currency Introduced

The Falkland Islands pound (FKP) is decimalized, with the introduction of a new currency system based on the decimal system.

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.

28/04/1899: Currency Board Established

The Falkland Islands Currency Board is established, introducing the first Falkland Islands pound (FKP) as the official currency.

02/01/1833: Argentina Removed from Islands

British forces remove Argentine authorities from the Falkland Islands, solidifying British control over the territory.

03/01/1829: First British Colony Declared

British Captain Onslow declares the Falkland Islands a British colony, leading to the establishment of a formal British presence in the region.

02/01/1764: First British Settlement

British Captain Byron claims the Falkland Islands for Britain, establishing the first permanent British settlement in the region.