26/03/2020: COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic caused economic disruptions, leading to a decline in tourism and affecting the exchange rate of the TTD.
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.
19/09/2008: Global Financial Crisis
The global financial crisis had a significant impact on the value of the Trinidad & Tobago Dollar and the country's economy.
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.
17/05/1993: Introduction of Polymer Banknotes
Trinidad & Tobago introduced polymer banknotes to replace the traditional paper currency, enhancing security and durability.
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.
27/07/1990: Attempted Coup d'État
An attempted coup d'état took place in Trinidad & Tobago, causing economic instability and impacting the value of the TTD.
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.
31/12/1983: Floatation of the Trinidad & Tobago Dollar
Trinidad & Tobago abandoned the fixed exchange rate system, allowing the TTD to float freely against other currencies.
07/06/1976: Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago Established
The Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago was established, becoming the country's central monetary authority.
01/01/1964: Introduction of the Trinidad & Tobago Dollar
The Trinidad & Tobago Dollar was introduced as the official currency, replacing the British West Indies Dollar.
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.