06/05/2015: Pegged to the euro
The Bulgarian Lev officially became a currency pegged to the euro, maintaining a fixed exchange rate, on May 6, 2015.
15/01/2015: Removal of Minimum Exchange Rate
The Swiss National Bank unexpectedly abandoned the minimum exchange rate, causing the Swiss franc (CHF) to surge in value.
06/09/2011: Implementation of Minimum Exchange Rate
The Swiss National Bank imposed a minimum exchange rate pegging the Swiss franc (CHF) to the Euro to prevent excessive appreciation.
01/01/2002: Replacement of notes and coins
New series of notes and coins for the Bulgarian Lev were introduced, replacing the previous designs on January 1, 2002.
13/09/1999: Introduction of Euro
Switzerland decided not to join the Eurozone and maintain the Swiss franc (CHF) as its official currency.
01/07/1999: Currency board arrangement
Bulgaria implemented a currency board arrangement, fixing the Bulgarian Lev to the euro at a rate of 1.95583 on July 1, 1999.
08/05/1973: Floatation of Swiss Franc
Switzerland abandoned the fixed exchange rate system, allowing the Swiss franc (CHF) to float freely against other currencies.
15/09/1962: Introduction of the New Lev
The New Lev was introduced as a new currency in Bulgaria, replacing the Lev A, on September 15, 1962.
01/12/1952: Lev replaced by Lev A
The Bulgarian Lev was replaced by a new currency named Lev A on December 1, 1952 as a result of currency reform.
01/05/1936: Introduction of Swiss National Bank
The Swiss National Bank was established as the central bank responsible for issuing and managing the Swiss franc (CHF).
14/10/1923: Hyperinflation
Bulgaria experienced severe hyperinflation, causing the value of the Lev currency to plummet during the period from 1923 to 1924.
24/11/1907: Gold Standard Referendum
Switzerland voted to adopt the gold standard, making the Swiss franc (CHF) fully convertible into gold.
01/04/1881: Introduction of the Lev
The Bulgarian Lev currency was introduced as the official currency of Bulgaria on April 1, 1881.
06/06/1850: Currency Act of 1850
The Swiss franc (CHF) was introduced as the official currency of Switzerland.