Historic Vanuatu vatu Fijian Dollar

10/10/2013: Plastic Banknotes Introduced

Polymer banknotes made of plastic were introduced to improve the durability and security of Fijian currency.

28/04/2009: Floating Exchange Rate

Fiji adopted a floating exchange rate regime, allowing the value of the Fijian Dollar to be determined by market forces.

14/01/1985: Currency Devaluation

Fijian Dollar was devalued by 20% to combat economic instability caused by a trade deficit.

15/01/1971: Fixed Exchange Rate

Fijian Dollar was pegged to the Australian Dollar at a fixed exchange rate of 1:1.

12/12/1969: Decimalization of Currency

Fiji switched from the pound system to decimal currency, introducing the Fijian Dollar divided into 100 cents.

01/01/1875: Introduction of Fijian Currency

Fijian Coins and Banknotes were introduced as legal tender, replacing Spanish Dollars.

10/10/1873: Devaluation of Spanish Dollars

The Spanish Dollars were devalued by 20% in the British Colony of Fiji, leading to a change in currency.