Historic Turkish Lira Bulgarian lev

04/11/2021: Resignation of Central Bank Governor and Lira Volatility

Following the resignation of the Turkish Central Bank governor, the lira experiences significant volatility in the foreign exchange market.

10/08/2018: Currency Crisis and Lira Depreciation

The Turkish lira suffers a severe depreciation due to escalating tensions with the United States and concerns over the Turkish economy.

15/07/2016: Failed Coup Attempt and Lira Plunge

After a failed coup attempt, the value of the Turkish lira plunges as political instability increases.

06/05/2015: Pegged to the euro

The Bulgarian Lev officially became a currency pegged to the euro, maintaining a fixed exchange rate, on May 6, 2015.

30/04/2008: Global Financial Crisis and Turkish Lira

The Turkish lira experiences a significant depreciation as a result of the global financial crisis.

01/01/2005: Introduction of New Turkish Lira (TRY)

Turkey introduces a new version of the Turkish lira, denoted as TRY, with a new currency symbol.

01/01/2002: Replacement of notes and coins

New series of notes and coins for the Bulgarian Lev were introduced, replacing the previous designs on January 1, 2002.

01/07/1999: Currency board arrangement

Bulgaria implemented a currency board arrangement, fixing the Bulgarian Lev to the euro at a rate of 1.95583 on July 1, 1999.

15/09/1962: Introduction of the New Lev

The New Lev was introduced as a new currency in Bulgaria, replacing the Lev A, on September 15, 1962.

01/12/1952: Lev replaced by Lev A

The Bulgarian Lev was replaced by a new currency named Lev A on December 1, 1952 as a result of currency reform.

29/10/1930: Adoption of the New Turkish Lira

The Turkish government introduces the New Turkish Lira (Yeni Türk Lirası) to replace the old currency.

29/10/1923: Founding of the Republic of Turkey

The Turkish lira is officially established as the currency of the newly founded Turkish Republic.

14/10/1923: Hyperinflation

Bulgaria experienced severe hyperinflation, causing the value of the Lev currency to plummet during the period from 1923 to 1924.

01/04/1881: Introduction of the Lev

The Bulgarian Lev currency was introduced as the official currency of Bulgaria on April 1, 1881.