03/06/2020: COVID-19 Impact on the Shilling
The Ugandan Shilling experienced a significant decline in value due to the economic 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.
01/09/2013: Withdrawal of Old Currency Series
The old series of Ugandan Shilling notes were phased out and replaced with the new currency series.
01/07/2010: Issue of New Currency Series
Uganda issued a new series of currency notes with enhanced security features to reduce counterfeiting.
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.
02/05/2003: Introduction of Coins
Uganda introduced coins denominated in Shillings to replace lower-value notes and facilitate transactions.
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.
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.
15/05/1987: Introduction of the 500 Shilling Note
A new 500 Shilling note was introduced to combat the rapid inflation and devaluation of the currency.
05/08/1972: Idi Amin's Currency Change
President Idi Amin ordered the demonetization of old Ugandan Shilling notes and replaced them with new ones, causing an economic crisis.
15/06/1966: Introduction of the Ugandan Shilling
The Ugandan Shilling was introduced as the official currency of Uganda following its independence from British colonial rule.