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.
01/07/2019: Redenomination of the Belarusian Ruble
Belarusian ruble undergoes another redenomination, with 10,000 old rubles being exchanged for 1 new ruble.
01/12/2016: Introduction of new 20 and 50 ruble banknotes
New banknotes with improved security features and modern designs are introduced in denominations of 20 and 50 rubles.
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.
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.
20/05/2009: Devaluation of the Belarusian Ruble
Due to economic crisis, the Belarusian ruble devalues by approximately 20% against major foreign currencies.
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.
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.
28/05/2000: Introduction of New Coins
New coins, denominated in kopeks, are introduced alongside the ruble banknotes.
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.
30/06/1998: Introduction of New Banknotes
New series of banknotes is introduced, featuring improved security features and designs.
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.
24/05/1994: Belarusian Ruble Redenomination
To stabilize the currency, the Belarusian ruble undergoes a redenomination, with 10,000 old rubles being exchanged for 1 new ruble.
20/05/1992: Introduction of the Belarusian Ruble
The Belarusian Ruble is introduced as the official currency of Belarus, replacing the Soviet ruble at a rate of 1 Belarusian ruble to 10 Soviet rubles.