13/07/2015: Greek debt bailout agreement
A third bailout deal was reached between Greece and its creditors, avoiding a potential Greek exit from the Eurozone.
02/05/2010: Greek debt crisis
Greece's financial crisis threatened the stability of the Eurozone, requiring massive bailout packages to prevent a default.
15/10/2008: Global financial crisis
The Euro faced significant economic challenges following the collapse of Lehman Brothers, leading to a recession in many Eurozone countries.
01/05/2004: Eurozone expansion
10 more countries joined the Eurozone, bringing the total number of participating countries to 24.
01/01/2002: Euro banknotes and coins
Physical banknotes and coins in Euro were introduced, replacing national currencies in 12 European countries.
01/01/1999: Introduction of the Euro
The Euro was officially introduced as an electronic currency for banking and financial transactions.
07/02/1992: The Maastricht Treaty
The treaty was signed, which officially established the European Union and laid the groundwork for the creation of the Euro.
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.