Historic Philippine peso Libyan dinar

06/09/2018: Announcement of new dinar notes

The Central Bank of Libya announces the release of new dinar banknotes with enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting.

28/07/2014: Recognition of rival governments

The Libyan Supreme Court recognizes two rival governments, further fragmenting the country and impacting the value of the dinar.

17/02/2011: Start of the Libyan Civil War

The Libyan Civil War begins, leading to political instability and further devaluation of the Libyan dinar.

07/04/1986: US imposes economic sanctions

The United States imposes economic sanctions on Libya, severely impacting the value and stability of the Libyan dinar.

02/03/1978: Establishment of the Central Bank of Libya

The Central Bank of Libya is established, becoming the sole authority responsible for issuing and managing the Libyan dinar.

08/09/1971: Introduction of the Libyan dinar

The Libyan pound is replaced by the Libyan dinar, at a rate of 1 dinar = 1 pound.

11/09/1970: Introduction of the New Peso

The New Central Bank Act is enacted, leading to the introduction of a new currency called the New Peso, with a conversion rate of 1 New Peso to 2 old pesos.

24/12/1951: Independence of Libya

Libya gains independence from Italy, introducing the Libyan pound as its currency.

04/07/1949: Central Bank of the Philippines

The Central Bank of the Philippines is established with the task of issuing and managing the Philippine currency.

20/10/1944: Introduction of the Philippine Liberation Peso

The United States-issued Philippine Liberation Peso is introduced to replace the Japanese-issued currency, serving as a transitional currency.

02/01/1942: Japanese Occupation

During World War II, the Japanese forces occupy the Philippines and introduce the Japanese-issued Philippine peso, known as Mickey Mouse money.

24/12/1933: Introduction of the Commonwealth Peso

The Commonwealth Act No. 265 is passed, creating a new Philippine currency called the Commonwealth Peso to replace the previous Peso.

12/06/1898: Philippine Independence

The Philippines declares independence from Spanish rule, leading to the establishment of the First Philippine Republic and the issuance of new currency.

01/05/1852: Introduction of the Peso

The Spanish colonial government issues the first official currency of the Philippines, known as the Peso, with a conversion rate of 2 Spanish reales to 1 Peso.