Historic Burmese kyat Moldovan Leu

22/02/2021: Kyat's Depreciation Challenges

The Burmese kyat faced significant depreciation and instability due to political turmoil and the military coup in Myanmar.

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.

23/04/2015: Foreign Exchange Market Liberalization

Restrictions on foreign exchange were lifted, allowing a more liberalized foreign exchange market in Myanmar.

02/04/2012: Managed Float Regime Implemented

The Burmese government adopted a managed float exchange rate regime, allowing the kyat to fluctuate based on market forces.

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.

29/10/1999: Introduction of Polymer Banknotes

Polymer banknotes were introduced in Moldova, increasing security and durability of the currency.

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.

01/04/1990: Foreign Exchange Certificates Introduced

Foreign Exchange Certificates (FECs) were introduced as a parallel currency to stabilize the economy and control the black market.

01/09/1987: Second Kyat Revalued

Due to hyperinflation, the Burmese kyat was again revalued, with 1 kyat replacing 10 new kyats.

01/12/1964: Kyat Revalued

The Burmese kyat underwent a major revaluation, with 1 new kyat replacing 100 old kyats to combat inflation.

01/07/1952: Kyat Introduced

The Burmese kyat was first introduced as the official currency of Burma, replacing the Indian rupee at an exchange rate of 1 kyat = 1 rupee.