04/06/2020: Exchange rate stabilization
Efforts were made to stabilize the exchange rate of the Djiboutian franc to reduce inflation and encourage economic growth.
01/09/2013: Replacement of coins with bi-metallic coins
Coins of lower denominations of the Djiboutian franc were replaced with bi-metallic coins.
31/12/2004: Return to the boliviano
Bolivia ended the dollarization period and officially reintroduced the boliviano as the sole legal tender of the country.
31/12/2003: Dollarization crisis
Bolivia experienced a financial crisis, leading to the temporary dollarization of the economy and the use of the US dollar as legal tender.
01/01/2002: Introduction of new banknotes
New banknotes of the Djiboutian franc were introduced with enhanced security features.
15/09/1997: Second devaluation
The Djiboutian franc was devalued by 33% as a result of economic instability and high inflation.
31/03/1988: Bolivianoization
Bolivianoization was implemented, requiring all contracts and transactions to be conducted in bolivianos instead of foreign currencies.
28/02/1987: Introduction of the second boliviano
A new boliviano, known as the second boliviano (Boliviano de Segunda), was introduced to replace the heavily devalued first boliviano.
31/01/1986: Hyperinflation crisis
Bolivia experienced a severe hyperinflation crisis, leading to the devaluation of the boliviano.
08/05/1977: First devaluation
The Djiboutian franc was devalued by 50% due to economic difficulties faced by the newly independent country.
27/06/1973: Independence from France
Djibouti gained independence from France and the Djiboutian franc became the national currency.
31/12/1962: Monetary reform
The boliviano underwent a monetary reform, with new banknotes and coins being issued.
01/01/1949: Introduction of the Djiboutian franc
The Djiboutian franc was introduced as the official currency of French Somaliland, replacing the French franc at a 1:1 exchange rate.
31/12/1891: Introduction of Bolivian boliviano
The boliviano was introduced as the official currency of Bolivia, replacing the Bolivian peso.