Historic Cayman Islands dollar Lebanese pound

17/10/2019: Protests against economic crisis

Mass protests erupted in Lebanon due to economic crisis, leading to further depreciation of the Lebanese pound.

01/01/2010: Removal of 1 cent coin from circulation

Due to its low purchasing power and production costs, the 1 cent coin was withdrawn from circulation in the Cayman Islands.

01/11/2007: Transition from Crown Dependencies to Overseas Countries and Territories

The Cayman Islands, including its currency, transitioned from being labeled as a Crown Dependency to an Overseas Country and Territory.

01/01/2001: Issuance of New Banknotes and Coins

New banknotes and coins with enhanced security features were introduced to combat counterfeiting.

01/01/1999: Introduction of Cayman Islands Currency Law

The Cayman Islands Currency Law was enacted to provide a legal framework for the issuance and regulation of the currency.

03/11/1997: Revaluation of the Lebanese pound

The Lebanese pound was revalued at a rate of 1,500 LBP = 1 USD, ending the fixed exchange rate with the US dollar.

01/07/1997: Pegging of the Cayman Islands Dollar to the US Dollar

The Cayman Islands dollar was pegged to the US dollar at a fixed exchange rate of KYD 1.00 = USD 1.20.

01/01/1986: Introduction of the parallel exchange market

The parallel exchange market was introduced in Lebanon, leading to a diverging exchange rate between the official and unofficial markets.

01/01/1976: Lebanese Civil War

The Lebanese Civil War began, causing significant economic instability and devaluation of the Lebanese pound.

07/11/1974: Creation of the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority

The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority was established as the central bank responsible for regulating the currency and financial institutions.

01/01/1972: Introduction of Cayman Islands Dollar

The Cayman Islands dollar was first introduced as the official currency, replacing the Jamaican dollar.

01/01/1961: Pegged to the US dollar

The Lebanese pound was pegged to the US dollar at an exchange rate of 1 LBP = 1.5 USD.

27/11/1941: Devaluation of the Lebanese pound

The Lebanese pound was devalued by 41.9% following the breakup of the French franc.

01/10/1920: Lebanese pound introduced

The Lebanese pound was introduced at a fixed exchange rate of 1 pound = 20 French francs during the French mandate period.