Historic Singapore dollar Nicaraguan córdoba

30/03/2020: SGD in COVID-19 Pandemic

The SGD faces volatility and fluctuations in value due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

13/10/2016: Celebrating 50 Years of Currency

Singapore commemorates 50 years of Singapore currency, showcasing the success and stability of the SGD.

20/11/2009: Resumption of issuing Córdoba coins

The Central Bank resumed issuing córdoba coins, reintroducing denominations of 10, 25, and 50 centavos, and 1 córdoba.

21/07/2003: Currency Interchangeability Agreement with Brunei

The SGD and Brunei dollar become interchangeable at par value, enhancing economic cooperation between the two countries.

02/01/2001: Floatation of SGD

Singapore allows the SGD to float freely against other currencies, abandoning the exchange rate peg and adopting a managed float system.

01/01/2001: Dollarization

Nicaragua adopted the US dollar as its official currency, effectively ending the era of the Nicaraguan córdoba as the national currency.

04/07/1991: Currency control and unification

The government implemented currency control measures, unifying the exchange rate at 5 córdobas oro per US dollar.

25/04/1991: Córdoba Oro becomes legal tender

The Córdoba Oro was declared as the only legal tender in Nicaragua, replacing the old cordoba.

01/02/1988: Introduction of the Córdoba Oro Currencies

The government introduced the Córdoba Oro as a new currency, replacing the previous currency, with an initial rate of 1 córdoba oro = 1,000 córdobas.

01/03/1973: Pegging to a Basket of Currencies

The SGD is pegged to a basket of currencies, leading to increased stability and reduced reliance on a single currency.

12/06/1967: Monetary Agreement with Malaysia

Singapore withdrew from the Malaysian dollar and issued its own currency.

12/06/1965: Independence of Singapore

The Singapore dollar (SGD) is introduced as the official currency upon Singapore's separation from Malaysia.

01/03/1932: Córdoba de Oro established

The Córdoba de Oro was introduced, replacing the previous córdoba at a rate of 10,000 to 1.

20/10/1912: Introduction of the Nicaraguan córdoba

The Nicaraguan córdoba was introduced as the official currency of Nicaragua, replacing the peso at a rate of 12.5 córdobas per US dollar.