Historic Japanese Yen Belarusian Ruble

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.

28/07/2016: Bank of Japan announces stimulus package

The Bank of Japan announced an aggressive stimulus package and negative interest rates, causing the Yen to depreciate against major currencies.

11/03/2011: Great East Japan Earthquake

The Tohoku earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan, leading to a decline in the Yen as reconstruction efforts strained the economy.

20/05/2009: Devaluation of the Belarusian Ruble

Due to economic crisis, the Belarusian ruble devalues by approximately 20% against major foreign currencies.

15/09/2008: Lehman Brothers bankruptcy

The bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers triggered a global financial crisis, resulting in a surge in the value of the Yen as investors sought safe-haven assets.

28/05/2000: Introduction of New Coins

New coins, denominated in kopeks, are introduced alongside the ruble banknotes.

30/06/1998: Introduction of New Banknotes

New series of banknotes is introduced, featuring improved security features and designs.

20/03/1995: Kobe earthquake

The Great Hanshin earthquake struck Kobe, causing significant damage to the Japanese economy and leading to a decline in the value of the Yen.

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.

22/09/1985: Plaza Accord

Japan, along with major economies, agreed to depreciate the value of the US dollar, leading to the appreciation of the Yen.

01/03/1973: Yen becomes a floating currency

The Yen lost its fixed exchange rate and started floating against major currencies following the collapse of the Bretton Woods system.

15/12/1953: Yen is introduced

The Japanese Yen was first introduced as the official currency of Japan with the enactment of the Bank of Japan Act.