26/06/2020: Currency peg under review
Barbados announced that it would review the decades-long currency peg of 2:1 with the US dollar, considering a shift to a floating exchange rate.
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.
05/08/2013: Devaluation of currency
Barbados devalued its currency by 10% to stimulate economic growth and competitiveness.
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.
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.
24/07/1995: New currency design
Barbados introduced a new design for its currency, featuring national symbols and landmarks.
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.
05/05/1975: Introduction of decimalization
Barbados introduced decimalization, dividing the Barbadian Dollar into 100 cents.
01/01/1973: Fixed exchange rate
Barbados fixed its currency exchange rate to the US dollar at a rate of 2 Barbadian Dollars to 1 US Dollar.
03/07/1972: Barbados gains independence
Barbados gained independence from British rule, leading to the establishment of the Central Bank of Barbados.
01/10/1935: Introduction of Barbadian Dollar
The Barbadian Dollar was introduced as the official currency of Barbados, replacing the East Caribbean dollar.