27/07/2020: Transition to Sol
Peru announced the removal of 'Nuevo' from the currency's name, making it officially known as the Sol once again.
15/12/2015: Introduction of New Sol Banknotes
New series of banknotes featuring improved security features and designs were introduced for the Nuevo Sol.
18/05/2005: Removal of Ten Hong Kong Dollars Note
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced the removal of the HKD 10 paper note from circulation, encouraging the usage of electronic payment methods and reducing printing costs.
01/07/1997: Hong Kong's Handover to China
Hong Kong was officially handed over to China, marking the end of British colonial rule but maintaining the Hong Kong Dollar as its currency under the 'one country, two systems' principle.
01/10/1995: Introduction of Nuevo Sol
The Peruvian Sol was revalued and renamed as the Nuevo Sol, with a new currency code of PEN.
17/10/1991: Linked Exchange Rate System
The Linked Exchange Rate System (LERS) was implemented, establishing a narrow trading range of HKD 7.75 to 7.85 against the U.S. Dollar, backed by stringent measures to maintain stability.
01/07/1991: Return to the Sol
Peru reintroduced the Sol as its official currency, replacing the Inti at a rate of 1 million Intis to 1 Sol.
01/02/1985: Creation of the Inti
The Peruvian Inti was created to replace the Sol as the official currency as part of an economic reform plan.
31/12/1983: Joint Declaration on the Future of Hong Kong
The Sino-British Joint Declaration was signed, affirming Hong Kong's return to China in 1997 and ensuring the continuity of the Hong Kong Dollar as its official currency.
22/05/1972: Pegging to the U.S. Dollar
As the British Pound faced pressures in the foreign exchange market, Hong Kong decided to switch the peg to the U.S. Dollar at a rate of HKD 5.65 to USD 1.
12/09/1935: Pegging to the Sterling
The Hong Kong Dollar was pegged to the British Pound (Sterling) at a fixed exchange rate of HKD 16 to GBP 1, which helped stabilize the currency.
01/07/1880: Adoption of the Sol de Oro Standard
Peru adopted the Sol de Oro standard, pegging the Sol to gold at a fixed rate.
01/01/1863: Introduction of the Hong Kong Dollar
The Hong Kong Dollar was first introduced as an official currency by the British colonial government to facilitate trade and commerce in Hong Kong.
23/11/1850: Introducción of Peruvian Sol
The Peruvian Sol was introduced as the official currency of Peru to replace the Spanish real.