Historic Kuwaiti Dinar Bulgarian lev

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.

20/05/2007: Kuwaiti Dinar Redenominated

The Kuwaiti Dinar underwent a redenomination, with the introduction of new banknotes and removal of three zeros from the currency.

20/03/2003: US Invasion of Iraq

The United States and its allies invaded Iraq, leading to a period of uncertainty and affecting the value of the Kuwaiti Dinar.

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.

25/03/1991: Kuwait Liberated

Coalition forces led by the United States liberated Kuwait from Iraqi occupation, restoring stability to the country and its currency.

02/08/1990: Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait

Iraqi forces invaded Kuwait, leading to the Gulf War and causing a significant decline in the value of the Kuwaiti Dinar.

16/09/1980: Iraq-Iran War Begins

The Iraq-Iran War started, leading to economic instability in the region and affecting the value of the Kuwaiti Dinar.

20/10/1975: Kuwait Dinar Pegged to Special Drawing Rights (SDR)

Kuwait pegged its currency to a basket of international currencies known as Special Drawing Rights (SDR) instead of the US Dollar.

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.

02/01/1961: Kuwaiti Dinar Introduced

The Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) was officially introduced as the currency of Kuwait, replacing the Gulf Rupee.

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.