Historic Philippine peso North Korean won

01/07/2013: Exchange rate unification

North Korea unifies the official exchange rate and market rate, resulting in a significant depreciation of the won.

30/11/2009: Currency revaluation

North Korean government announces a currency revaluation, replacing the old won notes at a ratio of 1 for 100.

01/12/2001: Currency redenomination

North Korean won is redenominated, with the previous notes and coins being replaced by new ones at a ratio of 1 for 1,000.

25/02/1992: Introducing foreign exchange certificates

North Korea introduces foreign exchange certificates to counter hyperinflation and stabilize its economy.

06/12/1979: Second major revaluation

North Korean won undergoes its second major revaluation, with the exchange rate being set at 1 for 10.

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.

31/12/1959: First major revaluation

North Korean won undergoes its first major revaluation, with the exchange rate being set at 1 for 100.

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.

06/12/1947: Introduction of North Korean won

North Korean won is introduced as the official currency of North Korea, replacing the Korean yen at par value.

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.