07/10/2019: Modernization of Banknotes
The Honduran Central Bank launched new banknotes with enhanced security features and improved designs to deter counterfeiting.
01/09/2011: Replacement by the Caribbean guilder
The Netherlands Antillean guilder was replaced by the Caribbean guilder as the official currency of Curacao and Sint Maarten.
10/10/2010: Dissolution of the Netherlands Antilles
The Netherlands Antilles were dissolved, resulting in the establishment of separate countries within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, including Curacao and Sint Maarten.
27/01/2009: Currency Crisis
Honduras faced a severe currency crisis due to political instability, causing a decline in the value of the Lempira.
01/01/2001: Introduction of the euro in the Netherlands
The euro was introduced as the official currency in the Netherlands, leading to increased integration with the European Union.
15/06/1997: Monetary Integration
Honduras became a member of the Central American Monetary Integration System, aiming to promote economic stability and regional cooperation.
01/12/1986: Pegged to the US dollar
The Netherlands Antillean guilder was pegged to the US dollar at a fixed exchange rate of 1.79 ANG to 1 USD.
15/03/1967: Introduction of the New Lempira
A new design and denomination of the Lempira banknotes were introduced in order to combat counterfeiting.
01/11/1952: Introduction of the Netherlands Antillean guilder
The Netherlands Antillean guilder was introduced as the currency of the Netherlands Antilles, replacing the Caribbean guilder.
03/09/1950: Devaluation of the Lempira
The Lempira experienced a significant devaluation, causing economic instability and inflation in Honduras.
25/11/1942: Curacao introduced the guilder
The guilder was introduced as the official currency of Curacao, replacing the Netherlands Antillean florin.
11/10/1940: Monetary Reforms
Honduran government implemented monetary reforms to stabilize the Lempira and improve its value.
10/05/1940: German Occupation
During World War II, the Netherlands Antilles came under German occupation, resulting in restrictions and controls on currency usage.
07/03/1931: Creation of the Lempira
The Honduran currency, the Lempira, was introduced to replace the Honduran peso as the official currency.