01/01/2021: Digitalization of the kip
The Bank of the Lao PDR introduced digital payment systems and promoted cashless transactions to modernize the use of the kip in the digital era.
14/10/2013: Kip exchange rate liberalized
Laos liberalized its exchange rate regime, allowing the kip's value to be determined by market forces, leading to fluctuations in its value.
31/07/2013: Polymer Banknotes Issued
Polymer banknotes were issued in Paraguay, enhancing durability and counterfeit resistance of currency notes.
24/10/2011: Currency Redenomination
A currency redenomination took place, where 1,000 old Guaraní became equal to 1 new Guaraní.
02/07/1997: Lao kip devalued
Amidst the Asian financial crisis, the Lao government devalued the kip by approximately 20% against the US dollar.
12/06/1995: Introduction of New Banknotes
New banknotes were introduced, featuring enhanced security features and updated designs.
01/03/1990: New Currency Symbol
A new currency symbol, ₲, was officially adopted for the Paraguayan Guaraní.
12/04/1982: Decree on Currency Stability
The Paraguayan government issued a decree to maintain the stability of the Paraguayan Guaraní.
02/05/1980: Revaluation of the kip
The Lao government initiated a revaluation of the kip, resulting in the exchange rate of 1 new kip to 100 old kip.
02/12/1976: Kip becomes the sole legal tender
The Lao kip was declared as the sole legal tender in Laos, replacing the use of other currencies within the country.
30/10/1953: Monetary Reform
A new monetary reform was implemented, replacing existing banknotes with new designs.
01/01/1952: Currency reform
Laos implemented a currency reform that replaced the French Indochinese piastre with the new kip, at an exchange rate of 100 new kip to 1 old piastre.
12/10/1945: Lao kip introduced
The Lao kip was first introduced as the official currency of Laos following the country's liberation from French colonial rule.
04/03/1943: Paraguayan Guaraní Introduced
The Paraguayan government introduced the Paraguayan Guaraní as the official currency of Paraguay.