15/04/2019: Coronation of King Rama X
King Maha Vajiralongkorn's coronation ceremony took place, affirming stability and continuity in the monarchy.
19/09/2006: 2006 Thai coup d'état
The military staged a coup overthrowing the government, causing political instability and affecting the currency.
02/07/1997: Asian Financial Crisis
The Thai baht was devalued triggering the Asian financial crisis, resulting in economic recession and structural reforms.
01/01/1980: Currency Floatation
The Thai baht was shifted from a fixed to a floating exchange rate system, leading to increased volatility.
29/09/1977: Decimals Introduced
Chile replaced the escudo with the decimal centavo as the subunit of the peso, simplifying its monetary system.
29/09/1975: Floating Exchange Rate
Chile moved from a fixed to a floating exchange rate system, allowing the peso to be determined by market forces.
14/10/1973: October 14 Uprising
A popular uprising against the military dictatorship led to political reforms and an increase in public participation.
02/01/1958: Introduction of Escudo as Subunit
The subunit of 1/100 peso, called the escudo, was introduced to facilitate smaller transactions in Chile.
01/01/1942: Japanese Occupation
During World War II, Thailand was occupied by Japan, leading to the introduction of Japanese-sponsored banknotes.
24/06/1932: Siamese Revolution
The Siamese Revolution resulted in the establishment of a constitutional monarchy, marking the beginning of political changes in Thailand.
31/12/1925: Creation of the Central Bank of Chile
The Central Bank of Chile was established, gaining authority over the country's currency issuance and monetary policy.
25/06/1895: Gold Standard Adoption
Chile adopted the gold standard, tying the value of the Chilean Peso to the price of gold and stabilizing its currency.
15/06/1851: First Peso Coinage
The first official peso coins were introduced by the Chilean government, replacing the Spanish colonial currency.
12/02/1817: Chilean Independence
Chile gained independence from Spain, leading to the establishment of the Chilean Peso as its official currency.