27/07/2020: Transition to Sol
Peru announced the removal of 'Nuevo' from the currency's name, making it officially known as the Sol once again.
01/10/2019: New Generation Banknotes
Kenya introduced a new series of banknotes with enhanced security features and design elements to fight illicit financial activities.
15/12/2015: Introduction of New Sol Banknotes
New series of banknotes featuring improved security features and designs were introduced for the Nuevo Sol.
01/07/2010: Introduction of New Currency Denominations
Kenya introduced new currency denominations, including the 1000 shilling note, to combat money laundering and illegal financial activities.
01/10/1995: Introduction of Nuevo Sol
The Peruvian Sol was revalued and renamed as the Nuevo Sol, with a new currency code of PEN.
14/09/1994: Transition to New Currency
Kenya introduced a new design of banknotes and coins to counter counterfeiting and promote national identity.
01/07/1991: Return to the Sol
Peru reintroduced the Sol as its official currency, replacing the Inti at a rate of 1 million Intis to 1 Sol.
01/07/1985: Second Devaluation of the Shilling
The Kenyan shilling was further devalued by 30% as part of economic reforms and structural adjustments.
01/02/1985: Creation of the Inti
The Peruvian Inti was created to replace the Sol as the official currency as part of an economic reform plan.
14/09/1980: Devaluation of the Shilling
The Kenyan shilling was devalued by 30% as part of an austerity measure to address the country's economic challenges.
14/06/1969: Decimalization of the Shilling
Kenya decimalized its currency, dividing the shilling into 100 cents for easier transactions and financial calculations.
14/06/1966: Introduction of the Kenyan Shilling
The Kenyan shilling was introduced as the official currency of Kenya replacing the East African shilling as a result of Kenya's independence from British colonial rule.
01/07/1880: Adoption of the Sol de Oro Standard
Peru adopted the Sol de Oro standard, pegging the Sol to gold at a fixed rate.
23/11/1850: Introducción of Peruvian Sol
The Peruvian Sol was introduced as the official currency of Peru to replace the Spanish real.