01/01/2021: Digitalization of the kip
The Bank of the Lao PDR introduced digital payment systems and promoted cashless transactions to modernize the use of the kip in the digital era.
05/04/2016: End of currency intervention
The Czech National Bank ended its currency intervention policy, allowing the koruna to float freely and be determined by market forces.
06/11/2013: Currency intervention
The Czech National Bank implemented a currency intervention policy to weaken the koruna and stimulate the country's economy.
14/10/2013: Kip exchange rate liberalized
Laos liberalized its exchange rate regime, allowing the kip's value to be determined by market forces, leading to fluctuations in its value.
09/10/2008: Global financial crisis impact
The koruna experienced significant depreciation during the global financial crisis, reflecting the economic challenges faced by the Czech Republic.
30/04/2007: EU membership benefits
The Czech Republic became a member of the European Union's economic and monetary union, allowing for greater stability and cooperation for the koruna.
30/04/2004: EU Accession
The Czech Republic joined the European Union, paving the way for further integration of the koruna with European monetary policies.
02/07/1997: Lao kip devalued
Amidst the Asian financial crisis, the Lao government devalued the kip by approximately 20% against the US dollar.
30/06/1993: Currency conversion
The Czech Republic adopted a new currency regime, shifting from a fixed exchange rate to a floating exchange rate for the koruna.
07/02/1993: Establishment of Czech koruna
The Czech koruna was introduced as the official currency of the Czech Republic following the dissolution of Czechoslovakia.
02/05/1980: Revaluation of the kip
The Lao government initiated a revaluation of the kip, resulting in the exchange rate of 1 new kip to 100 old kip.
02/12/1976: Kip becomes the sole legal tender
The Lao kip was declared as the sole legal tender in Laos, replacing the use of other currencies within the country.
01/01/1952: Currency reform
Laos implemented a currency reform that replaced the French Indochinese piastre with the new kip, at an exchange rate of 100 new kip to 1 old piastre.
12/10/1945: Lao kip introduced
The Lao kip was first introduced as the official currency of Laos following the country's liberation from French colonial rule.