01/01/2022: Removal of monarchy symbol
Brunei currency no longer featured the portrait of the Sultan as part of efforts to modernize the banknotes.
17/10/2019: Protests against economic crisis
Mass protests erupted in Lebanon due to economic crisis, leading to further depreciation of the Lebanese pound.
21/07/2017: Commencement of New Series Polymer Banknotes
New series of polymer banknotes with modern designs entered circulation.
05/05/2013: Upgrade of polymer banknotes
Introduction of new polymer banknotes with enhanced security features.
01/07/2011: Introduction of Brunei-Indonesia Currency Agreement
Brunei dollar became interchangeable with Indonesian rupiah in specified regions.
03/11/1997: Revaluation of the Lebanese pound
The Lebanese pound was revalued at a rate of 1,500 LBP = 1 USD, ending the fixed exchange rate with the US dollar.
18/03/1996: Change in currency regime
Brunei dollar became fully backed by foreign exchange reserves instead of gold.
01/01/1986: Introduction of the parallel exchange market
The parallel exchange market was introduced in Lebanon, leading to a diverging exchange rate between the official and unofficial markets.
01/01/1976: Lebanese Civil War
The Lebanese Civil War began, causing significant economic instability and devaluation of the Lebanese pound.
12/06/1973: Establishment of Brunei Currency Board
Currency Board assumed responsibility for the issuance and management of Brunei dollar.
27/07/1967: Introduction of Brunei and Singapore Currency Interchangeability Agreement
Brunei and Singapore dollars became interchangeable at par.
01/01/1961: Pegged to the US dollar
The Lebanese pound was pegged to the US dollar at an exchange rate of 1 LBP = 1.5 USD.
27/11/1941: Devaluation of the Lebanese pound
The Lebanese pound was devalued by 41.9% following the breakup of the French franc.
01/10/1920: Lebanese pound introduced
The Lebanese pound was introduced at a fixed exchange rate of 1 pound = 20 French francs during the French mandate period.