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.
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.
15/12/2015: Introduction of New Sol Banknotes
New series of banknotes featuring improved security features and designs were introduced for the Nuevo Sol.
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.
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.
01/04/1990: 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.
01/02/1985: Creation of the Inti
The Peruvian Inti was created to replace the Sol as the official currency as part of an economic reform plan.
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.
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.