01/01/2022: Currency Floatation
Angola transitioned from a fixed exchange rate to a floating exchange rate system, allowing the Kwanza's value to be determined by the market forces of supply and demand.
30/10/2020: Kwanza Devaluation
In response to economic challenges, Angola devalued the Kwanza by approximately 24%, increasing the exchange rate from 165 to 195 Kwanzas per US dollar.
15/04/2013: Currency Redesign
Angola launched a new series of banknotes, featuring improved security features and new designs to reflect national landmarks and culture.
08/11/1999: Return to Kwanza
Angola reintroduced the Kwanza as the official currency, replacing the Kwanza Reajustado, at a rate of 1,000 Kwanza Reajustado to 1 Kwanza.
18/02/1999: Introduction of Kwanza Reajustado
Kwanza Reajustado was introduced as a temporary currency, with 1 Kwanza Reajustado equal to 1,000 regular Kwanzas.
31/03/1990: Kwanza Revaluation
In an attempt to combat hyperinflation, the government redenominated the currency, with 1 new Kwanza equal to 1,000 old Kwanzas.
08/01/1977: Introduction of the Kwanza
Angola introduced the first Kwanza currency, replacing the Portuguese Escudo, with 1 Kwanza equal to 1 Escudo.
11/09/1970: Introduction of the New Peso
The New Central Bank Act is enacted, leading to the introduction of a new currency called the New Peso, with a conversion rate of 1 New Peso to 2 old pesos.
04/07/1949: Central Bank of the Philippines
The Central Bank of the Philippines is established with the task of issuing and managing the Philippine currency.
20/10/1944: Introduction of the Philippine Liberation Peso
The United States-issued Philippine Liberation Peso is introduced to replace the Japanese-issued currency, serving as a transitional currency.
02/01/1942: Japanese Occupation
During World War II, the Japanese forces occupy the Philippines and introduce the Japanese-issued Philippine peso, known as Mickey Mouse money.
24/12/1933: Introduction of the Commonwealth Peso
The Commonwealth Act No. 265 is passed, creating a new Philippine currency called the Commonwealth Peso to replace the previous Peso.
12/06/1898: Philippine Independence
The Philippines declares independence from Spanish rule, leading to the establishment of the First Philippine Republic and the issuance of new currency.
01/05/1852: Introduction of the Peso
The Spanish colonial government issues the first official currency of the Philippines, known as the Peso, with a conversion rate of 2 Spanish reales to 1 Peso.