01/01/2020: Transition to Polymer Banknotes
Polymer banknotes were introduced in Guyana, enhancing the durability and security features of the Guyanese dollar.
01/11/2019: 25th Anniversary of the Convertible Mark
Bosnia and Herzegovina celebrated the 25th anniversary of the introduction of the Convertible Mark as its national currency.
15/08/2017: New Banknote Denominations
New banknote denominations of 200 BAM and 1,000 BAM were introduced to facilitate transactions and enhance the efficiency of cash handling.
09/03/2010: New Polymer Banknotes
The Central Bank of Bosnia and Herzegovina introduced polymer banknotes to replace the paper banknotes, increasing durability and security.
03/02/2003: Redenomination of the Currency
The Guyanese dollar underwent a redenomination, with old banknotes replaced by new notes at a rate of 1,000 old dollars to 1 new dollar.
28/02/2002: Replacement of Deutsche Mark with Euro
The Deutsche Mark was replaced by the euro as the main reference currency for the Convertible Mark's fixed exchange rate.
02/07/1998: Issuance of New Banknote Series
A new series of banknotes was issued, featuring updated designs and enhanced security features.
01/07/1997: Currency Board Arrangement
A Currency Board Arrangement was established to maintain a fixed exchange rate between the Convertible Mark and the Deutsche Mark.
22/06/1995: Introduction of the Convertible Mark
The Convertible Mark was introduced as the official currency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, replacing the Yugoslav dinar.
05/10/1992: Resumption of Banking System
The resumption of the banking system in Guyana significantly improved the stability and accessibility of the Guyanese dollar.
26/05/1966: Independence of Guyana
Following Guyana's independence from Britain, the currency was renamed from British Guiana dollar to Guyanese dollar.
12/09/1951: Currency Board Established
A Currency Board was established to manage the British Guiana dollar, ensuring its stability and convertibility.
06/08/1917: Currency Act of 1917
The British Guiana dollar was revalued at a rate of 4.80 dollars to 1 U.S. dollar, following the Currency Act of 1917.
18/01/1839: Introduction of the British Guiana dollar
British Guiana dollar introduced as the official currency of British Guiana, replacing the Spanish and Portuguese coins previously in circulation.