07/10/2019: Modernization of Banknotes
The Honduran Central Bank launched new banknotes with enhanced security features and improved designs to deter counterfeiting.
15/01/2015: Removal of Minimum Exchange Rate
The Swiss National Bank unexpectedly abandoned the minimum exchange rate, causing the Swiss franc (CHF) to surge in value.
06/09/2011: Implementation of Minimum Exchange Rate
The Swiss National Bank imposed a minimum exchange rate pegging the Swiss franc (CHF) to the Euro to prevent excessive appreciation.
27/01/2009: Currency Crisis
Honduras faced a severe currency crisis due to political instability, causing a decline in the value of the Lempira.
13/09/1999: Introduction of Euro
Switzerland decided not to join the Eurozone and maintain the Swiss franc (CHF) as its official currency.
15/06/1997: Monetary Integration
Honduras became a member of the Central American Monetary Integration System, aiming to promote economic stability and regional cooperation.
08/05/1973: Floatation of Swiss Franc
Switzerland abandoned the fixed exchange rate system, allowing the Swiss franc (CHF) to float freely against other currencies.
15/03/1967: Introduction of the New Lempira
A new design and denomination of the Lempira banknotes were introduced in order to combat counterfeiting.
03/09/1950: Devaluation of the Lempira
The Lempira experienced a significant devaluation, causing economic instability and inflation in Honduras.
11/10/1940: Monetary Reforms
Honduran government implemented monetary reforms to stabilize the Lempira and improve its value.
01/05/1936: Introduction of Swiss National Bank
The Swiss National Bank was established as the central bank responsible for issuing and managing the Swiss franc (CHF).
07/03/1931: Creation of the Lempira
The Honduran currency, the Lempira, was introduced to replace the Honduran peso as the official currency.
24/11/1907: Gold Standard Referendum
Switzerland voted to adopt the gold standard, making the Swiss franc (CHF) fully convertible into gold.
06/06/1850: Currency Act of 1850
The Swiss franc (CHF) was introduced as the official currency of Switzerland.