27/07/2020: Transition to Sol
Peru announced the removal of 'Nuevo' from the currency's name, making it officially known as the Sol once again.
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.
15/12/2015: Introduction of New Sol Banknotes
New series of banknotes featuring improved security features and designs were introduced for the Nuevo Sol.
01/09/2013: Replacement of coins with bi-metallic coins
Coins of lower denominations of the Djiboutian franc were replaced with bi-metallic coins.
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.
01/10/1995: Introduction of Nuevo Sol
The Peruvian Sol was revalued and renamed as the Nuevo Sol, with a new currency code of PEN.
01/07/1991: Return to the Sol
Peru reintroduced the Sol as its official currency, replacing the Inti at a rate of 1 million Intis to 1 Sol.
01/02/1985: Creation of the Inti
The Peruvian Inti was created to replace the Sol as the official currency as part of an economic reform plan.
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.
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.
01/07/1880: Adoption of the Sol de Oro Standard
Peru adopted the Sol de Oro standard, pegging the Sol to gold at a fixed rate.
23/11/1850: Introducción of Peruvian Sol
The Peruvian Sol was introduced as the official currency of Peru to replace the Spanish real.