17/10/2019: Protests against economic crisis
Mass protests erupted in Lebanon due to economic crisis, leading to further depreciation of the Lebanese pound.
31/07/2013: Polymer Banknotes Issued
Polymer banknotes were issued in Paraguay, enhancing durability and counterfeit resistance of currency notes.
24/10/2011: Currency Redenomination
A currency redenomination took place, where 1,000 old Guaraní became equal to 1 new Guaraní.
03/11/1997: Revaluation of the Lebanese pound
The Lebanese pound was revalued at a rate of 1,500 LBP = 1 USD, ending the fixed exchange rate with the US dollar.
12/06/1995: Introduction of New Banknotes
New banknotes were introduced, featuring enhanced security features and updated designs.
01/03/1990: New Currency Symbol
A new currency symbol, ₲, was officially adopted for the Paraguayan Guaraní.
01/01/1986: Introduction of the parallel exchange market
The parallel exchange market was introduced in Lebanon, leading to a diverging exchange rate between the official and unofficial markets.
12/04/1982: Decree on Currency Stability
The Paraguayan government issued a decree to maintain the stability of the Paraguayan Guaraní.
01/01/1976: Lebanese Civil War
The Lebanese Civil War began, causing significant economic instability and devaluation of the Lebanese pound.
01/01/1961: Pegged to the US dollar
The Lebanese pound was pegged to the US dollar at an exchange rate of 1 LBP = 1.5 USD.
30/10/1953: Monetary Reform
A new monetary reform was implemented, replacing existing banknotes with new designs.
04/03/1943: Paraguayan Guaraní Introduced
The Paraguayan government introduced the Paraguayan Guaraní as the official currency of Paraguay.
27/11/1941: Devaluation of the Lebanese pound
The Lebanese pound was devalued by 41.9% following the breakup of the French franc.
01/10/1920: Lebanese pound introduced
The Lebanese pound was introduced at a fixed exchange rate of 1 pound = 20 French francs during the French mandate period.