28/06/2019: Withdrawal of the $2 note
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands announced the withdrawal of the $2 note from circulation, promoting the use of coins instead.
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.
02/01/2012: Introduction of polymer banknotes
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands issued polymer banknotes to replace the paper ones, enhancing durability and security.
02/05/2011: Renewal of currency design
The Central Bank of Solomon Islands introduced new banknotes with enhanced security features and a refreshed design.
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.
01/07/1999: 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.
22/03/1993: Introduction of the $2 coin
The $2 coin was introduced as a new denomination of the Solomon Islands Dollar.
25/01/1979: Monetary Authority Act
The Monetary Authority Act was passed, establishing the Central Bank of Solomon Islands as the sole issuer and regulator of the SBD.
06/07/1977: Introduction of the Solomon Islands Dollar
The Solomon Islands Dollar was introduced as the official currency replacing the Australian Dollar at a rate of 1:1.
07/06/1977: Independence of Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands gained independence from British rule, establishing the need for their own currency, the Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD).
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.