29/06/2018: East African Community Currency Integration
Burundi joins the East African Community (EAC) currency integration, paving the way for a future unified currency within the region.
04/06/2018: Introduction of New Banknotes
Moldova introduced a new series of banknotes with enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting.
01/07/2015: Currency Pegged to Euro
Moldova pegged its currency, the Leu, to the Euro at a fixed exchange rate to stabilize the economy and attract foreign investment.
17/10/2011: Introduction of New Banknotes
New banknotes with enhanced security features and updated designs are introduced in denominations of 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, and 10,000 Francs.
10/05/2010: Euro as Legal Tender
Moldova adopted the Euro as its official currency, though it is not a member of the Eurozone.
29/04/2009: Revaluation
Moldova carried out a currency revaluation, changing the exchange rate from 10,000 old Lei to 1 new Leu.
30/06/2003: Second Currency Revaluation
The Burundian Franc undergoes another significant devaluation as part of the second currency revaluation program.
29/10/1999: Introduction of Polymer Banknotes
Polymer banknotes were introduced in Moldova, increasing security and durability of the currency.
30/04/1995: Printing of Banknotes
The first locally printed banknotes, issued in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000, and 5000 Francs, are circulated.
29/05/1994: Redenomination
Moldova underwent a redenomination process, where 1000 old Lei were exchanged for 1 new Leu to combat hyperinflation.
26/11/1992: Declaration of Independence
The Moldovan Leu was introduced as the official currency of Moldova after the country declared independence from the Soviet Union.
20/10/1990: Introduction of New Coins
New coins are introduced in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 50, and 100 Francs.
22/09/1985: First Currency Revaluation
The Burundian Franc is significantly devalued as part of a currency revaluation program.
30/06/1960: Independence from Belgium
Burundi gains independence from Belgium, establishing the Burundian Franc as its official currency.