15/09/2021: Digitization of the Moroccan dirham
Morocco announced plans to digitize the dirham, introducing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) for financial transactions in the country.
02/06/2014: Introduction of the fourth dirham
Another series of Moroccan dirham banknotes was issued, featuring new designs and enhanced security features.
02/07/2005: Dirham's exchange rate floatation
Morocco moved to a floating exchange rate regime, allowing the dirham to fluctuate based on market forces.
01/01/2005: New Taiwan dollar banknotes issued
New designs for Taiwan dollar banknotes are issued, featuring innovative security features and updated aesthetics to combat counterfeiting and improve the currency's image.
01/05/1999: Introduction of the third dirham
A new series of Moroccan dirham banknotes was introduced with enhanced security features.
30/04/1991: Foreign Exchange Control Act revised
Taiwan relaxes its foreign exchange controls, allowing more flexibility in the trading of the Taiwan dollar and promoting financial globalization.
15/07/1987: Lifting of martial law
The martial law, which had been in place in Taiwan since 1949, is lifted, marking a significant milestone towards the democratization and liberalization of the country.
12/12/1980: Introduction of the second dirham
A new series of Moroccan dirham banknotes was issued to replace the first series.
17/10/1974: Adoption of the dirham as the currency
The Moroccan franc was replaced by the Moroccan dirham (MAD) as the official currency.
16/12/1971: Taiwan's expulsion from the UN
The United Nations General Assembly recognizes the People's Republic of China as the legitimate representative of China, leading to Taiwan's expulsion from the UN and international isolation.
26/11/1960: Introduction of the Moroccan franc (FRF)
The Moroccan franc was introduced as the official currency of Morocco.
03/03/1952: TWD pegged to the US Dollar
The Taiwan dollar is pegged to the US Dollar at a fixed exchange rate of 32 TWD to 1 USD, stabilizing its value and promoting economic growth.
10/12/1949: Chinese Civil War ends
The Chinese Communist Party establishes the People's Republic of China on the mainland, leading to the Nationalist government's retreat to Taiwan, taking the Taiwan dollar with them.
25/10/1945: Taiwan is restored to the Republic of China
After the end of World War II, Taiwan is returned to the Republic of China from Japan, and the Taiwan dollar becomes the official currency.