Historic United States dollar Dominican Peso

01/10/2018: Redesign and Modernization of Banknotes

The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic unveils a redesigned series of banknotes with enhanced security features and modernized aesthetics.

01/12/2011: New Security Features

To combat counterfeiting, the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic introduces new security features on the Peso Dominicano banknotes.

01/03/2004: Transition to the Peso Dominicano

The Dominican Republic transitions from the Peso Oro to the Peso Dominicano, a new currency with a different exchange rate, to improve monetary stability.

11/10/1947: Introduction of the Peso Oro

The Peso Oro is introduced as a new currency in the Dominican Republic, replacing the previous Peso. It is pegged to the US dollar at a fixed exchange rate.

09/01/1905: The Monetary Law of 1905

The Dominican government enacts the Monetary Law of 1905, which establishes the gold standard for the Peso, linking its value to the US dollar.

17/03/1877: Introduction of Paper Money

The first paper money denominated in the Dominican Peso is introduced, replacing the previously used gold and silver coins.

27/02/1844: Dominican Independence

After gaining independence from Haiti, the Dominican Republic introduces its own currency, the Peso, as a symbol of its sovereignty.