Historic Indonesian Rupiah Convertible Mark

04/03/2020: Rupiah Hits Lowest Point

The Rupiah reached its weakest level against the US dollar since the 1998 financial crisis, reflecting global economic uncertainty and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

27/07/2015: New Banknotes and Coins

The Bank of Indonesia introduced a new series of banknotes and coins with enhanced security features and updated designs to commemorate the country's achievements.

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.

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.

20/05/1998: Revaluation of Rupiah

As a response to the financial crisis, the Indonesian government revalued the Rupiah by removing three zeros from the currency, aiming to stabilize its value.

01/07/1997: Asian Financial Crisis

Indonesia, along with other Southeast Asian nations, experienced a severe currency crisis as the Rupiah plummeted in value against the US dollar, leading to economic turmoil.

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.

29/11/1965: New Rupiah Symbol

The official symbol for the Rupiah (Rp) was introduced, replacing the previous abbreviation of 'Rp.' This symbol is still in use today.

31/05/1952: Currency Exchange Law

The Currency Exchange Law was enacted, establishing a fixed exchange rate for the Rupiah against the Dutch guilder, marking a significant milestone in the currency's stability.

26/12/1949: Independence of Indonesia

Following Indonesia's independence from the Netherlands, the Rupiah was introduced as the official currency of the newly formed republic.