28/07/2016: Bank of Japan announces stimulus package
The Bank of Japan announced an aggressive stimulus package and negative interest rates, causing the Yen to depreciate against major currencies.
11/03/2011: Great East Japan Earthquake
The Tohoku earthquake and tsunami devastated Japan, leading to a decline in the Yen as reconstruction efforts strained the economy.
06/10/2008: Serbia applies for EU membership
Serbia officially applied for membership in the European Union, which could potentially impact the future of the Serbian Dinar as Serbia aligns with EU policies.
15/09/2008: Lehman Brothers bankruptcy
The bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers triggered a global financial crisis, resulting in a surge in the value of the Yen as investors sought safe-haven assets.
03/06/2006: Montenegro adopts the Euro
Montenegro unilaterally adopted the Euro as its official currency, while Serbia continued to use the Serbian Dinar.
01/07/2003: Introduction of the Serbian Dinar
After the state union with Montenegro dissolved, Serbia reintroduced the Serbian Dinar as its national currency, replacing the New Dinar.
20/03/1995: Kobe earthquake
The Great Hanshin earthquake struck Kobe, causing significant damage to the Japanese economy and leading to a decline in the value of the Yen.
01/04/1992: Introduction of the New Dinar
Due to the breakup of Yugoslavia, Serbia introduced the New Dinar as its currency, replacing the Yugoslav Dinar.
22/09/1985: Plaza Accord
Japan, along with major economies, agreed to depreciate the value of the US dollar, leading to the appreciation of the Yen.
01/03/1973: Yen becomes a floating currency
The Yen lost its fixed exchange rate and started floating against major currencies following the collapse of the Bretton Woods system.
15/12/1953: Yen is introduced
The Japanese Yen was first introduced as the official currency of Japan with the enactment of the Bank of Japan Act.
20/10/1944: Introduction of the Yugoslav Dinar
The Yugoslav Dinar was introduced, replacing the former currency in circulation, including the Serbian Dinar.
01/11/1918: Merger with the Yugoslav Dinar
After World War I, the Serbian Dinar merged with the Yugoslav Dinar to form a unified currency for the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes.
24/04/1868: Introduction of Serbian Dinar
The Serbian Dinar was introduced as the official currency of Serbia to replace the Ottoman akçe.