28/06/2019: Withdrawal of the $2 note
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands announced the withdrawal of the $2 note from circulation, promoting the use of coins instead.
02/01/2012: Introduction of polymer banknotes
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands issued polymer banknotes to replace the paper ones, enhancing durability and security.
02/05/2011: Renewal of currency design
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands introduced new banknotes with enhanced security features and a refreshed design.
22/03/1993: Introduction of the $2 coin
The $2 coin was introduced as a new denomination of the Solomon Islands Dollar.
25/01/1979: Monetary Authority Act
The Monetary Authority Act was passed, establishing the Central Bank of Solomon Islands as the sole issuer and regulator of the SBD.
06/07/1977: Introduction of the Solomon Islands Dollar
The Solomon Islands Dollar was introduced as the official currency replacing the Australian Dollar at a rate of 1:1.
07/06/1977: Independence of Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands gained independence from British rule, establishing the need for their own currency, the Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD).
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.