11/01/2021: New polymer banknotes
Polymer banknotes are introduced in The Gambia for the first time, replacing the previous paper banknotes to enhance durability and security.
06/08/2019: New family of banknotes
The Central Bank of The Gambia introduces a new family of Gambian dalasi banknotes with improved security features.
06/05/2015: Pegged to the euro
The Bulgarian Lev officially became a currency pegged to the euro, maintaining a fixed exchange rate, on May 6, 2015.
01/01/2002: Replacement of notes and coins
New series of notes and coins for the Bulgarian Lev were introduced, replacing the previous designs on January 1, 2002.
01/07/1999: Currency board arrangement
Bulgaria implemented a currency board arrangement, fixing the Bulgarian Lev to the euro at a rate of 1.95583 on July 1, 1999.
16/06/1997: Introduction of the 25 dalasis note
A new 25-dalasis banknote is introduced, featuring the portrait of President Jammeh, to commemorate 25 years of his rule.
22/07/1996: Change of banknotes and coins
New banknotes and coins featuring the portrait of President Jammeh are introduced, replacing the previous designs.
02/07/1987: Currency redenomination
The Gambian dalasi undergoes a redenomination, with 1 old dalasi being replaced by 10 new dalasis.
01/07/1977: Conversion to decimal currency
The Gambian dalasi is decimalized, with 1 dalasi being divided into 100 bututs.
27/07/1971: Introduction of the Gambian dalasi
The Gambian dalasi currency is introduced to replace the Gambian pound as the official currency of The Gambia.
15/09/1962: Introduction of the New Lev
The New Lev was introduced as a new currency in Bulgaria, replacing the Lev A, on September 15, 1962.
01/12/1952: Lev replaced by Lev A
The Bulgarian Lev was replaced by a new currency named Lev A on December 1, 1952 as a result of currency reform.
14/10/1923: Hyperinflation
Bulgaria experienced severe hyperinflation, causing the value of the Lev currency to plummet during the period from 1923 to 1924.
01/04/1881: Introduction of the Lev
The Bulgarian Lev currency was introduced as the official currency of Bulgaria on April 1, 1881.