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.
01/07/2019: Redenomination of the Belarusian Ruble
Belarusian ruble undergoes another redenomination, with 10,000 old rubles being exchanged for 1 new ruble.
01/12/2016: Introduction of new 20 and 50 ruble banknotes
New banknotes with improved security features and modern designs are introduced in denominations of 20 and 50 rubles.
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.
20/05/2009: Devaluation of the Belarusian Ruble
Due to economic crisis, the Belarusian ruble devalues by approximately 20% against major foreign currencies.
28/05/2000: Introduction of New Coins
New coins, denominated in kopeks, are introduced alongside the ruble banknotes.
30/06/1998: Introduction of New Banknotes
New series of banknotes is introduced, featuring improved security features and designs.
02/07/1997: Lao kip devalued
Amidst the Asian financial crisis, the Lao government devalued the kip by approximately 20% against the US dollar.
24/05/1994: Belarusian Ruble Redenomination
To stabilize the currency, the Belarusian ruble undergoes a redenomination, with 10,000 old rubles being exchanged for 1 new ruble.
20/05/1992: Introduction of the Belarusian Ruble
The Belarusian Ruble is introduced as the official currency of Belarus, replacing the Soviet ruble at a rate of 1 Belarusian ruble to 10 Soviet rubles.
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.
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.