Haitian gourde · HTG
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Currency info
Adopted: 1813
Currency family: Other
The gourde's name comes from the gourd fruit, which enslaved and colonized people used as a practical currency before official monetary systems were established.
- Established in 1813 after Haiti's independence from France, replacing the French colonial currency
- Named after the gourd fruit, which was historically used as a medium of exchange in Haiti
- Experienced significant devaluation during the 20th century due to political instability and economic challenges
- Pegged to the US dollar at various points in its history to stabilize the economy
- Remains the official currency of Haiti despite ongoing economic difficulties
Countries currently using this currency
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Historical predecessor
French colonial franc