Historic Namibian dollar Gibraltar pound

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.

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.

26/01/2016: New N$100 and N$200 Banknotes Introduced

Namibia introduced new banknotes of N$100 and N$200 denominations to address the need for higher-value currency in the growing economy.

30/08/2012: Introduction of N$10 Commemorative Banknote

Namibia introduced a commemorative banknote of N$10 to celebrate the centenary of the country's struggle for independence.

27/10/2008: Financial Crisis Impact

Due to the global financial crisis, the Namibian dollar experienced a depreciation against major currencies, affecting the country's economy.

01/01/2002: Replacement of Old Banknotes

Old banknotes of the Namibian dollar were demonetized, and new banknotes became the only valid currency.

01/06/1999: Introduction of New Banknotes and Coins

New series of banknotes and coins were introduced in Namibia, featuring indigenous wildlife and cultural symbols.

30/08/1993: Dollarization of Namibia

Namibia adopted the Namibian dollar as its sole legal tender, replacing the South African rand as the official currency.

21/03/1990: Independence of Namibia

Namibia gained independence from South Africa, leading to the introduction of the Namibian dollar as the official currency of the newly established country.

06/11/1988: Introduction of polymer banknotes

Polymer banknotes were introduced in Gibraltar, enhancing durability and counterfeit resilience.

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.

07/03/1927: Introduction of Gibraltar pound

The Gibraltar pound was first introduced as the official currency of Gibraltar, replacing the Spanish peseta.