01/10/2018: Redesign and Modernization of Banknotes
The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic unveils a redesigned series of banknotes with enhanced security features and modernized aesthetics.
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.
01/12/2011: New Security Features
To combat counterfeiting, the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic introduces new security features on the Peso Dominicano banknotes.
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.
01/03/2004: Transition to the Peso Dominicano
The Dominican Republic transitions from the Peso Oro to the Peso Dominicano, a new currency with a different exchange rate, to improve monetary stability.
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.
11/10/1947: Introduction of the Peso Oro
The Peso Oro is introduced as a new currency in the Dominican Republic, replacing the previous Peso. It is pegged to the US dollar at a fixed exchange rate.
09/01/1905: The Monetary Law of 1905
The Dominican government enacts the Monetary Law of 1905, which establishes the gold standard for the Peso, linking its value to the US dollar.
17/03/1877: Introduction of Paper Money
The first paper money denominated in the Dominican Peso is introduced, replacing the previously used gold and silver coins.
27/02/1844: Dominican Independence
After gaining independence from Haiti, the Dominican Republic introduces its own currency, the Peso, as a symbol of its sovereignty.