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.
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.
22/12/2003: Redenomination of the Haitian Currency
To simplify transactions, the Haitian government removes three zeros from the gourde and renames it as the Haitian dollar (HTD), later reverting to the gourde (HTG).
30/09/1991: Overthrow of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide
Political instability and economic crisis lead to President Aristide's ousting, causing further depreciation of the gourde.
01/05/1989: Introduction of the Third Haitian Gourde
A third gourde is introduced to replace the second gourde at a ratio of 1:5, with hopes of stabilizing the economy.
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.
01/02/1967: Introduction of the Second Haitian Gourde
To combat inflation, Haiti replaces the first gourde with a new currency, the second gourde, at a ratio of 1:100.
24/12/1951: Independence of Libya
Libya gains independence from Italy, introducing the Libyan pound as its currency.
01/07/1912: Establishment of the Banque Nationale de la République d'Haïti
The Banque Nationale de la République d'Haïti is founded as the central bank responsible for managing the gourde.
01/01/1874: Introduction of the First Haitian Gourde
The Haitian government issues the first official currency, the gourde, to replace various fractional currencies.
01/01/1804: Declaration of Independence
After gaining independence from France, Haiti adopts the gourde as its national currency.