Historic Swiss franc Honduran lempira

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.