02/12/2016: Peace Agreement Impact
After the signing of the peace agreement with FARC, the Colombian Peso strengthened and saw improvements in the economy.
06/05/2015: Pegged to the euro
The Bulgarian Lev officially became a currency pegged to the euro, maintaining a fixed exchange rate, on May 6, 2015.
01/01/2002: Replacement of notes and coins
New series of notes and coins for the Bulgarian Lev were introduced, replacing the previous designs on January 1, 2002.
24/07/2001: Exchange rate flexibility
Colombia allowed the Colombian Peso to have a flexible exchange rate, transitioning from a fixed exchange rate system.
21/10/1999: Colombia's Financial Crisis
Colombia faced a financial crisis resulting in a devaluation of the Peso and an economic recession.
01/07/1999: Currency board arrangement
Bulgaria implemented a currency board arrangement, fixing the Bulgarian Lev to the euro at a rate of 1.95583 on July 1, 1999.
04/07/1991: Introduction of a New Peso
A new Peso was introduced with a higher value, replacing the old Peso due to high inflation.
15/09/1962: Introduction of the New Lev
The New Lev was introduced as a new currency in Bulgaria, replacing the Lev A, on September 15, 1962.
12/06/1953: Creation of Banco de la República
The central bank of Colombia, Banco de la República, was established to regulate and control the Colombian Peso.
01/12/1952: Lev replaced by Lev A
The Bulgarian Lev was replaced by a new currency named Lev A on December 1, 1952 as a result of currency reform.
14/10/1923: Hyperinflation
Bulgaria experienced severe hyperinflation, causing the value of the Lev currency to plummet during the period from 1923 to 1924.
31/07/1886: Adoption of the Gold Standard
Colombia adopted the gold standard, linking the value of the Peso to gold, stabilizing the currency.
01/04/1881: Introduction of the Lev
The Bulgarian Lev currency was introduced as the official currency of Bulgaria on April 1, 1881.
27/05/1837: Introduction of the Peso
The Colombian Peso was introduced as the official currency of Colombia, replacing the Spanish real.