04/03/2020: Rupiah Hits Lowest Point
The Rupiah reached its weakest level against the US dollar since the 1998 financial crisis, reflecting global economic uncertainty and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
27/07/2015: New Banknotes and Coins
The Bank of Indonesia introduced a new series of banknotes and coins with enhanced security features and updated designs to commemorate the country's achievements.
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.
20/05/1998: Revaluation of Rupiah
As a response to the financial crisis, the Indonesian government revalued the Rupiah by removing three zeros from the currency, aiming to stabilize its value.
01/07/1997: Asian Financial Crisis
Indonesia, along with other Southeast Asian nations, experienced a severe currency crisis as the Rupiah plummeted in value against the US dollar, leading to economic turmoil.
29/11/1965: New Rupiah Symbol
The official symbol for the Rupiah (Rp) was introduced, replacing the previous abbreviation of 'Rp.' This symbol is still in use today.
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.
31/05/1952: Currency Exchange Law
The Currency Exchange Law was enacted, establishing a fixed exchange rate for the Rupiah against the Dutch guilder, marking a significant milestone in the currency's stability.
26/12/1949: Independence of Indonesia
Following Indonesia's independence from the Netherlands, the Rupiah was introduced as the official currency of the newly formed republic.
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.