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.
03/11/2020: Economic Impact of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic caused economic disruptions globally, affecting the Egyptian Pound's exchange rate and foreign reserves.
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.
14/11/1999: Liberalization of Exchange Rate
The Egyptian government implemented a managed float exchange rate system, allowing the Pound to fluctuate based on market forces.
02/07/1997: Lao kip devalued
Amidst the Asian financial crisis, the Lao government devalued the kip by approximately 20% against the US dollar.
12/08/1987: Introduction of New Egyptian Pound
A new Egyptian Pound banknote was introduced to combat counterfeiting and improve security features.
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.
14/09/1962: Devaluation of the Pound
The Egyptian government devalued the Pound by 55%, leading to a significant decrease in its value.
23/07/1952: Overthrow of the Monarchy
The Egyptian monarchy was overthrown, leading to political and economic changes that affected the value of the Egyptian Pound.
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.
02/05/1885: Establishment of Central Bank of Egypt
The Central Bank of Egypt was established to regulate the currency and banking system in Egypt.
29/07/1834: Introduction of Egyptian Pound
The Egyptian Pound was introduced as the official currency of Egypt, replacing the piastre.