Historic Aruban florin Bulgarian lev

01/03/2018: Redenomination of the Aruban florin

Aruba redenominated its currency, replacing 1,000 florins with 1 florin, simplifying transactions and reducing the size of banknotes.

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.

01/01/2011: Introduction of polymer banknotes

Aruba introduced polymer banknotes, made from a durable and secure polymer substrate, to enhance the durability and security of its currency.

01/01/2003: Replacement of older banknotes

Older series of banknotes were phased out and replaced by newer and more secure banknotes featuring enhanced anti-counterfeiting measures.

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.

01/01/2000: Adoption of new currency symbol

The Aruban florin adopted a new symbol, ƒ, to distinguish itself from other currencies.

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.

01/01/1993: Currency reform

A currency reform took place in Aruba, with the introduction of a new series of banknotes and the demonetization of certain older banknotes.

01/01/1990: Introduction of the guilders coins

Aruba introduced its own series of coins denominated in guilders, featuring unique designs and symbols reflective of Aruban culture.

01/01/1986: Introduction of the Aruban florin

The Aruban florin was established as the official currency of Aruba, replacing the Dutch guilder at a fixed rate of 1.79 florin to 1 guilder.

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.

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.

01/04/1881: Introduction of the Lev

The Bulgarian Lev currency was introduced as the official currency of Bulgaria on April 1, 1881.