31/12/2020: Digital Currency Pilot
Azerbaijan launched a pilot program to test the use of a digital currency, the digital manat, in an effort to modernize its financial system.
20/12/2017: Second Devaluation
The manat faced another devaluation, this time by around 30%, due to economic challenges and a sharp drop in oil prices.
20/12/2015: Devaluation
The manat was devalued by more than 30% against the US dollar in response to falling oil prices.
06/10/2008: Serbia applies for EU membership
Serbia officially applied for membership in the European Union, which could potentially impact the future of the Serbian Dinar as Serbia aligns with EU policies.
03/06/2006: Montenegro adopts the Euro
Montenegro unilaterally adopted the Euro as its official currency, while Serbia continued to use the Serbian Dinar.
20/02/2005: Pegged to US Dollar
The Azerbaijani manat was pegged to the US dollar at a rate of 1.6 manat per dollar.
01/07/2003: Introduction of the Serbian Dinar
After the state union with Montenegro dissolved, Serbia reintroduced the Serbian Dinar as its national currency, replacing the New Dinar.
14/06/2001: Currency Reform
A currency reform was implemented, resulting in a new manat with a higher exchange rate.
31/12/1993: Hyperinflation
Azerbaijan experienced a period of hyperinflation, leading to the devaluation of the manat.
14/08/1992: Introduction of Manat
The Azerbaijani manat currency was introduced as the official currency of Azerbaijan, replacing the Soviet ruble.
01/04/1992: Introduction of the New Dinar
Due to the breakup of Yugoslavia, Serbia introduced the New Dinar as its currency, replacing the Yugoslav Dinar.
20/10/1944: Introduction of the Yugoslav Dinar
The Yugoslav Dinar was introduced, replacing the former currency in circulation, including the Serbian Dinar.
01/11/1918: Merger with the Yugoslav Dinar
After World War I, the Serbian Dinar merged with the Yugoslav Dinar to form a unified currency for the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes.
24/04/1868: Introduction of Serbian Dinar
The Serbian Dinar was introduced as the official currency of Serbia to replace the Ottoman akçe.