Historic Convertible Mark North Korean won

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.

01/07/2013: Exchange rate unification

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

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.

30/11/2009: Currency revaluation

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

31/12/1959: First major revaluation

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

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.