01/10/2022: Transition to digital currency
Gibraltar announced the introduction of a digital currency pegged 1:1 to the Gibraltar pound, making it one of the first jurisdictions to do so.
22/02/2021: Kyat's Depreciation Challenges
The Burmese kyat faced significant depreciation and instability due to political turmoil and the military coup in Myanmar.
15/08/2019: Commencement of polymer £50 issuance
Polymer £50 banknotes were introduced, replacing the older paper £50 notes.
26/06/2018: New £100 banknote issued
A new £100 banknote featuring the image of Sir Joshua Hassan, first Chief Minister of Gibraltar, was issued.
23/04/2015: Foreign Exchange Market Liberalization
Restrictions on foreign exchange were lifted, allowing a more liberalized foreign exchange market in Myanmar.
02/04/2012: Managed Float Regime Implemented
The Burmese government adopted a managed float exchange rate regime, allowing the kyat to fluctuate based on market forces.
01/04/1990: Foreign Exchange Certificates Introduced
Foreign Exchange Certificates (FECs) were introduced as a parallel currency to stabilize the economy and control the black market.
06/11/1988: Introduction of polymer banknotes
Polymer banknotes were introduced in Gibraltar, enhancing durability and counterfeit resilience.
01/09/1987: Second Kyat Revalued
Due to hyperinflation, the Burmese kyat was again revalued, with 1 kyat replacing 10 new kyats.
15/02/1971: Currency tied to British pound
The Gibraltar pound became pegged to the British pound at a rate of 1:1, ensuring stability and ease of trade.
23/06/1969: Currency switch to decimalization
Gibraltar switched from the pound shilling pence system to a decimalized currency, with 100 pence equal to 1 pound.
01/12/1964: Kyat Revalued
The Burmese kyat underwent a major revaluation, with 1 new kyat replacing 100 old kyats to combat inflation.
01/07/1952: Kyat Introduced
The Burmese kyat was first introduced as the official currency of Burma, replacing the Indian rupee at an exchange rate of 1 kyat = 1 rupee.
07/03/1927: Introduction of Gibraltar pound
The Gibraltar pound was first introduced as the official currency of Gibraltar, replacing the Spanish peseta.