Historic Eritrean nakfa Burmese kyat

22/02/2021: Kyat's Depreciation Challenges

The Burmese kyat faced significant depreciation and instability due to political turmoil and the military coup in Myanmar.

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.

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.

23/04/2015: Foreign Exchange Market Liberalization

Restrictions on foreign exchange were lifted, allowing a more liberalized foreign exchange market in Myanmar.

22/01/2015: Dollarization policy imposed

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

02/04/2012: Managed Float Regime Implemented

The Burmese government adopted a managed float exchange rate regime, allowing the kyat to fluctuate based on market forces.

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.

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.

01/04/1990: Foreign Exchange Certificates Introduced

Foreign Exchange Certificates (FECs) were introduced as a parallel currency to stabilize the economy and control the black market.

01/09/1987: Second Kyat Revalued

Due to hyperinflation, the Burmese kyat was again revalued, with 1 kyat replacing 10 new kyats.

01/12/1964: Kyat Revalued

The Burmese kyat underwent a major revaluation, with 1 new kyat replacing 100 old kyats to combat inflation.

01/07/1952: Kyat Introduced

The Burmese kyat was first introduced as the official currency of Burma, replacing the Indian rupee at an exchange rate of 1 kyat = 1 rupee.