Historic Nicaraguan córdoba Bangladeshi Taka

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.