Historic Hungarian forint Moldovan Leu

04/06/2018: Introduction of New Banknotes

Moldova introduced a new series of banknotes with enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting.

01/07/2015: Currency Pegged to Euro

Moldova pegged its currency, the Leu, to the Euro at a fixed exchange rate to stabilize the economy and attract foreign investment.

09/03/2012: Introduction of New Banknotes

Hungary introduced new banknotes with enhanced security features, aiming to combat counterfeiting and improve the forint's credibility.

10/05/2010: Euro as Legal Tender

Moldova adopted the Euro as its official currency, though it is not a member of the Eurozone.

29/04/2009: Revaluation

Moldova carried out a currency revaluation, changing the exchange rate from 10,000 old Lei to 1 new Leu.

23/10/2008: Global Financial Crisis

The global financial crisis had a significant impact on the Hungarian forint, resulting in a significant depreciation against major foreign currencies.

01/05/2004: Accession to the European Union

Hungary joined the European Union, bringing the forint closer to the eurozone and influencing its future trajectory as an EU currency.

28/02/2001: Currency Exchange Rate Stability

The Hungarian government adopted a policy of maintaining a stable exchange rate for the forint against the euro, contributing to the currency's stability.

29/10/1999: Introduction of Polymer Banknotes

Polymer banknotes were introduced in Moldova, increasing security and durability of the currency.

29/05/1994: Redenomination

Moldova underwent a redenomination process, where 1000 old Lei were exchanged for 1 new Leu to combat hyperinflation.

26/11/1992: Declaration of Independence

The Moldovan Leu was introduced as the official currency of Moldova after the country declared independence from the Soviet Union.

16/06/1989: Transition to a Market Economy

Hungary implemented economic reforms, including the transition from a planned economy to a market economy, with significant impacts on the forint's value and exchange rate.

20/08/1949: Forint becomes a planned economy currency

Hungary's currency, including the forint, became part of the planned socialist economy under the control of the Hungarian Workers' Party.

03/08/1946: Introduction of the Forint

The forint was introduced as the official currency of Hungary, replacing the previous pengő, which had been severely devalued during World War II.