Historic Moldovan Leu São Tomé and Príncipe dobra

01/01/2020: New Currency Symbol

A new currency symbol for the dobra, resembling the letters 'STD' with horizontal lines through them, was introduced for official use.

04/06/2018: Introduction of New Banknotes

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

24/05/2018: Dobra Pegged to Euro

The dobra's exchange rate was pegged to the euro, aiming to stabilize the currency and boost economic cooperation with the European Union.

01/01/2016: Introduction of Polymer Banknotes

São Tomé and Príncipe started issuing polymer banknotes as a means to enhance durability and reduce counterfeiting of the dobra.

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.

10/05/2010: Euro as Legal Tender

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

01/01/2010: Currency Redenomination

The third dobra was introduced, with 1 new dobra equalling 1,000 old dobras, aiming to simplify transactions and boost confidence in the currency.

29/04/2009: Revaluation

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

29/10/1999: Introduction of Polymer Banknotes

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

01/01/1997: Introduction of the New Dobra

A new currency, the 'second dobra,' was introduced at a rate of 1,000 to 1 to combat hyperinflation and stabilize the economy.

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.

24/12/1979: First Currency Devaluation

The first devaluation of the dobra occurred, reducing its value by 53% as a result of economic instability and inflation.

30/06/1977: Introduction of the Dobra

The São Tomé and Príncipe dobra was introduced as the official currency of the country after gaining independence from Portugal.