Historic Qatari Rial Gibraltar pound

01/10/2022: Transition to digital currency

Gibraltar announced the introduction of a digital currency pegged 1:1 to the Gibraltar pound, making it one of the first jurisdictions to do so.

01/01/2021: Launch of a digital currency pilot program

Qatar announced the launch of a pilot program to test the use of a digital currency as part of its efforts to introduce blockchain technology in the financial sector.

15/08/2019: Commencement of polymer £50 issuance

Polymer £50 banknotes were introduced, replacing the older paper £50 notes.

26/06/2018: New £100 banknote issued

A new £100 banknote featuring the image of Sir Joshua Hassan, first Chief Minister of Gibraltar, was issued.

05/06/2017: Qatar diplomatic crisis affects the currency

Following the diplomatic crisis and blockade imposed by neighboring countries, the Qatari rial faced volatility and depreciated against major currencies.

27/05/2015: Qatari rial pegged to a basket of currencies

The Qatari rial's peg was diversified to include a basket of currencies, reducing its dependence on the US dollar.

08/06/2001: Creation of the Qatar Central Bank

The Qatar Central Bank was established to replace the Qatar Currency Board and assume the responsibility of regulating the Qatari rial.

27/07/1997: Qatar Currency Board established

The Qatar Currency Board was established to regulate the issuance and circulation of the Qatari rial and maintain its stability.

06/11/1988: Introduction of polymer banknotes

Polymer banknotes were introduced in Gibraltar, enhancing durability and counterfeit resilience.

27/03/1976: Currency pegged to the US Dollar

The Qatari rial was pegged to the US dollar at a fixed exchange rate of 1 USD = 3.64 QAR to stabilize its value and promote trade.

24/06/1973: Introduction of Qatari Rial

Qatar officially introduced the Qatari rial as its currency, replacing the Gulf rupee at a rate of 1 rial = 1.65 rupees.

15/02/1971: Currency tied to British pound

The Gibraltar pound became pegged to the British pound at a rate of 1:1, ensuring stability and ease of trade.

23/06/1969: Currency switch to decimalization

Gibraltar switched from the pound shilling pence system to a decimalized currency, with 100 pence equal to 1 pound.

07/03/1927: Introduction of Gibraltar pound

The Gibraltar pound was first introduced as the official currency of Gibraltar, replacing the Spanish peseta.