01/01/2022: Transition to Central Bank of Russia Currency
Kyrgyzstan joined the Eurasian Economic Union and adopted the Russian ruble as its official currency, replacing the Kyrgyzstani Som.
13/03/2020: COVID-19 Pandemic Effects
The COVID-19 pandemic caused economic disruptions and uncertainty, affecting the Kyrgyzstani Som's exchange rate.
06/09/2018: Announcement of new dinar notes
The Central Bank of Libya announces the release of new dinar banknotes with enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting.
28/07/2014: Recognition of rival governments
The Libyan Supreme Court recognizes two rival governments, further fragmenting the country and impacting the value of the dinar.
20/05/2014: Kazakhstani Tenge Devaluation
Kazakhstan devalued its currency, the tenge, which had a significant impact on the Kyrgyzstani Som, leading to its depreciation.
17/02/2011: Start of the Libyan Civil War
The Libyan Civil War begins, leading to political instability and further devaluation of the Libyan dinar.
07/04/2010: Protests and Political Unrest
Large-scale protests and political unrest erupted in Kyrgyzstan, causing instability and impacting the value of the Som.
01/12/2008: Global Financial Crisis Impact
The global financial crisis led to a sharp depreciation of the Kyrgyzstani Som, affecting the country's economy.
01/11/1995: Introduction of New Som
The Kyrgyzstani government introduced the new som, with 1 new som being equivalent to 200 old som.
10/05/1993: Introduction of the Kyrgyzstani Som
The Kyrgyzstani Som was introduced as the official currency of Kyrgyzstan, replacing the Soviet ruble.
07/04/1986: US imposes economic sanctions
The United States imposes economic sanctions on Libya, severely impacting the value and stability of the Libyan dinar.
02/03/1978: Establishment of the Central Bank of Libya
The Central Bank of Libya is established, becoming the sole authority responsible for issuing and managing the Libyan dinar.
08/09/1971: Introduction of the Libyan dinar
The Libyan pound is replaced by the Libyan dinar, at a rate of 1 dinar = 1 pound.
24/12/1951: Independence of Libya
Libya gains independence from Italy, introducing the Libyan pound as its currency.