29/06/2020: Introduction of New Banknotes
Liberia introduces new banknotes with enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting and improve confidence in the currency.
14/10/2000: ECOWAS Intervention
ECOWAS forces intervene in Liberia, leading to improved stability and gradual recovery of the Liberian dollar.
19/07/1997: Liberian Dollar Depreciation
The Liberian dollar experiences a significant depreciation due to economic mismanagement and the aftermath of the civil war.
26/01/1982: Liberian Civil War Begins
The Liberian civil war begins, leading to significant economic instability and devaluation of the Liberian dollar.
23/03/1907: Liberian Dollar Pegged to US Dollar
The Liberian dollar is pegged to the U.S. dollar at a ratio of 2:1, maintaining a fixed exchange rate for many years.
10/07/1849: Introduction of Liberian Dollar
The Liberian dollar is introduced as the official currency of Liberia, replacing the use of foreign currencies in the country.
26/07/1847: Liberian Independence
Liberia declares independence from the American Colonization Society, establishing the first republic in Africa.