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.
29/06/2020: Introduction of New Banknotes
Liberia introduces new banknotes with enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting and improve confidence in the currency.
15/12/2015: Introduction of New Sol Banknotes
New series of banknotes featuring improved security features and designs were introduced for the Nuevo Sol.
14/10/2000: ECOWAS Intervention
ECOWAS forces intervene in Liberia, leading to improved stability and gradual recovery of the Liberian dollar.
19/07/1997: Liberian Dollar Depreciation
The Liberian dollar experiences a significant depreciation due to economic mismanagement and the aftermath of the civil war.
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.
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.
01/02/1985: Creation of the Inti
The Peruvian Inti was created to replace the Sol as the official currency as part of an economic reform plan.
26/01/1982: Liberian Civil War Begins
The Liberian civil war begins, leading to significant economic instability and devaluation of the Liberian dollar.
23/03/1907: Liberian Dollar Pegged to US Dollar
The Liberian dollar is pegged to the U.S. dollar at a ratio of 2:1, maintaining a fixed exchange rate for many years.
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.
10/07/1849: Introduction of Liberian Dollar
The Liberian dollar is introduced as the official currency of Liberia, replacing the use of foreign currencies in the country.
26/07/1847: Liberian Independence
Liberia declares independence from the American Colonization Society, establishing the first republic in Africa.