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.
01/10/2018: Introduction of New Coins
Botswana introduces a new series of coins, featuring updated designs and enhanced 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.
01/08/2014: Currency Redenomination
Botswana redenominates the Pula, dividing it into 1000 Thebe to simplify calculations and reduce the use of smaller denominations.
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.
05/10/2009: Introduction of New Banknotes
Botswana introduces a new series of banknotes, featuring improved security features and updated designs.
23/08/2005: Currency Devaluation
Botswana allows the Pula to float freely against other currencies, resulting in a devaluation of approximately 12%.
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.
31/12/1980: Currency Board Established
The Bank of Botswana establishes a Currency Board, which manages the issuance and distribution of the Pula.
17/10/1978: Currency Pegged to a Basket
Botswana pegs the Pula to a basket of currencies, including the South African Rand, British Pound, and US Dollar.
14/09/1976: Introduction of the Pula
Botswana replaces the South African Rand with its own currency, the Pula, at a 1:1 exchange rate.