04/11/2021: Resignation of Central Bank Governor and Lira Volatility
Following the resignation of the Turkish Central Bank governor, the lira experiences significant volatility in the foreign exchange market.
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.
10/08/2018: Currency Crisis and Lira Depreciation
The Turkish lira suffers a severe depreciation due to escalating tensions with the United States and concerns over the Turkish economy.
15/07/2016: Failed Coup Attempt and Lira Plunge
After a failed coup attempt, the value of the Turkish lira plunges as political instability increases.
22/01/2015: Dollarization policy imposed
Eritrea imposed a dollarization policy, making the US dollar the predominant currency for most transactions.
30/04/2008: Global Financial Crisis and Turkish Lira
The Turkish lira experiences a significant depreciation as a result of the global financial crisis.
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.
01/01/2005: Introduction of New Turkish Lira (TRY)
Turkey introduces a new version of the Turkish lira, denoted as TRY, with a new currency symbol.
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.
29/10/1930: Adoption of the New Turkish Lira
The Turkish government introduces the New Turkish Lira (Yeni Türk Lirası) to replace the old currency.
29/10/1923: Founding of the Republic of Turkey
The Turkish lira is officially established as the currency of the newly founded Turkish Republic.