04/05/2020: COVID-19 impact on currency
The outbreak of COVID-19 and its economic consequences led to a depreciation of the Cape Verdean escudo against major international currencies due to reduced tourism and economic activity.
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.
30/09/2017: New escudo banknotes issued
Cape Verde introduced a new series of banknotes for the escudo, featuring enhanced security features, updated designs, and improved durability.
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.
31/12/2014: End of the peg to the euro
Cape Verde decided to abandon the peg to the euro, shifting to a managed float exchange rate system to allow the currency to fluctuate based on market forces.
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.
01/01/2005: Decimalization of the escudo
The Cape Verdean escudo underwent a decimalization process, with the subdivision of 1 escudo into 100 centavos.
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.
01/01/1998: Currency pegged to the euro
The Cape Verdean escudo was pegged to the euro at a fixed exchange rate of 1 euro = 110.265 CVE, ensuring stability and facilitating trade.
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.
17/11/1977: Introduction of the new escudo
A new version of the Cape Verdean escudo was introduced, replacing the previous version with a new design and updated security features.
05/07/1975: Independence of Cape Verde
The Cape Verdean escudo (CVE) was officially adopted as the currency of Cape Verde upon gaining independence from Portugal.