Historic Eritrean nakfa Georgian Lari

08/04/2020: COVID-19 impact on currency circulation

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, circulation of nakfa banknotes decreased as people relied more on digital transactions.

13/03/2020: COVID-19 Impact

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic caused global economic uncertainty, leading to a decline in the value of the Georgian Lari and affecting the country's financial stability.

25/02/2019: Introduction of new nakfa banknotes

Eritrea introduced new banknotes in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100 nakfa.

30/10/2018: Currency devaluation

Eritrea devalued the nakfa by 14%, reducing its official exchange rate to 1 USD = 15 ERN.

25/01/2016: Currency Restructuring

The National Bank of Georgia implemented currency restructuring measures to stabilize the value of the Lari and restore confidence in the national currency.

22/01/2015: Dollarization policy imposed

Eritrea imposed a dollarization policy, making the US dollar the predominant currency for most transactions.

10/03/2011: Lari Depreciation

The Georgian Lari experienced a sharp depreciation, reaching a record low against the U.S. dollar, due to various economic factors and a global financial crisis.

13/08/2008: Russian Invasion

During the Russo-Georgian War, the Georgian Lari faced significant devaluation due to the economic and political instability caused by the invasion.

14/11/2005: Currency redenomination

The Eritrean nakfa underwent a redenomination where old nakfa notes were replaced with new nakfa notes in a ratio of 1:1,000.

01/01/2002: Euro Conversion Rate

The conversion rate of 1 Euro = 1936.27 GEL was fixed, as Georgia adopted the Euro as its main reference currency.

27/04/1999: Introduction of New Lari

The New Lari was introduced as the second and current official currency of Georgia, replacing the old Lari at a rate of 1 New Lari = 1,000 old Lari.

08/11/1997: Introduction of the Eritrean nakfa

The Eritrean nakfa was introduced as the official currency of Eritrea, replacing the Ethiopian birr.

08/11/1997: Currency exchange rate fixed

The Eritrean nakfa was fixed at an exchange rate of 1 USD = 10 ERN.

25/07/1995: Introduction of the Lari

The Georgian Lari was introduced as the official currency of Georgia, replacing the Russian ruble at a rate of 1 Lari = 1 million rubles.