29/06/2020: Introduction of New Banknotes
Liberia introduces new banknotes with enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting and improve confidence in the currency.
24/03/2020: COVID-19 Impact on Indian Rupee
The global COVID-19 pandemic caused significant volatility in the Indian Rupee exchange rate, leading to depreciation against major international currencies.
08/11/2016: Demonetization
The Indian government announced the demonetization of ₹500 and ₹1,000 banknotes, requiring individuals to exchange or deposit their old currency notes at banks.
03/07/2007: Indian Rupee Symbol
The Indian Rupee was given its own unique symbol ₹, representing the integration of the Indian Rupee into the global currency landscape.
14/10/2000: ECOWAS Intervention
ECOWAS forces intervene in Liberia, leading to improved stability and gradual recovery of the Liberian dollar.
19/07/1997: Liberian Dollar Depreciation
The Liberian dollar experiences a significant depreciation due to economic mismanagement and the aftermath of the civil war.
21/06/1991: Liberalization of Indian Economy
India initiated economic reforms, including the liberalization of foreign exchange controls. This led to the beginning of the exchange rate regime reforms for the Indian Rupee.
26/01/1982: Liberian Civil War Begins
The Liberian civil war begins, leading to significant economic instability and devaluation of the Liberian dollar.
24/06/1957: Decimalization of Indian Rupee
The Indian Rupee was decimalized, dividing it into 100 paise. This change simplified the currency system and introduced a uniform monetary system across the country.
15/08/1947: Indian Independence
India gained independence from British rule, leading to the establishment of the Reserve Bank of India as the central bank and the Indian Rupee as the official currency.
23/03/1907: Liberian Dollar Pegged to US Dollar
The Liberian dollar is pegged to the U.S. dollar at a ratio of 2:1, maintaining a fixed exchange rate for many years.
01/01/1862: Introduction of Indian Rupee
Indian Rupee was introduced by the British government as the official currency of British India. It replaced various local and foreign currencies that were in circulation.
10/07/1849: Introduction of Liberian Dollar
The Liberian dollar is introduced as the official currency of Liberia, replacing the use of foreign currencies in the country.
26/07/1847: Liberian Independence
Liberia declares independence from the American Colonization Society, establishing the first republic in Africa.