20/03/2020: Banned Old Notes
Bangladesh bans the circulation of old 1000 Taka notes to combat counterfeit currency and encourage the use of new security-enhanced banknotes.
12/06/2011: Denomination Revamp
Bangladesh revalues its currency by dropping two zeros from the denominations, making 1000 Taka equal to 10 Taka.
20/11/2009: Resumption of issuing Córdoba coins
The Central Bank resumed issuing córdoba coins, reintroducing denominations of 10, 25, and 50 centavos, and 1 córdoba.
01/07/2007: Introduction of Polymer Banknotes
Bangladesh introduces polymer banknotes for the first time, enhancing durability, security, and public acceptance of the Bangladeshi Taka.
01/01/2001: Dollarization
Nicaragua adopted the US dollar as its official currency, effectively ending the era of the Nicaraguan córdoba as the national currency.
04/07/1991: Currency control and unification
The government implemented currency control measures, unifying the exchange rate at 5 córdobas oro per US dollar.
25/04/1991: Córdoba Oro becomes legal tender
The Córdoba Oro was declared as the only legal tender in Nicaragua, replacing the old cordoba.
01/02/1988: Introduction of the Córdoba Oro Currencies
The government introduced the Córdoba Oro as a new currency, replacing the previous currency, with an initial rate of 1 córdoba oro = 1,000 córdobas.
02/03/1976: Introduction of Decimal System
Bangladesh transitions from the Indian Rupee-based monetary system to the decimal-based system, resulting in the issuance of new banknotes and coins.
15/08/1975: Assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
The assassination of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the founding father of Bangladesh and the advocate for the Bangladeshi Taka, creates political instability and economic challenges.
04/01/1972: Introduction of Bangladeshi Taka
The Bangladeshi Taka is introduced as the national currency replacing the Pakistani Rupee at par.
25/03/1971: Declaration of Independence
Bangladesh declares independence from Pakistan, leading to the establishment of the Bangladeshi Taka as the official currency.
01/03/1932: Córdoba de Oro established
The Córdoba de Oro was introduced, replacing the previous córdoba at a rate of 10,000 to 1.
20/10/1912: Introduction of the Nicaraguan córdoba
The Nicaraguan córdoba was introduced as the official currency of Nicaragua, replacing the peso at a rate of 12.5 córdobas per US dollar.