07/10/2019: Modernization of Banknotes
The Honduran Central Bank launched new banknotes with enhanced security features and improved designs to deter counterfeiting.
01/07/2013: Exchange rate unification
North Korea unifies the official exchange rate and market rate, resulting in a significant depreciation of the won.
30/11/2009: Currency revaluation
North Korean government announces a currency revaluation, replacing the old won notes at a ratio of 1 for 100.
27/01/2009: Currency Crisis
Honduras faced a severe currency crisis due to political instability, causing a decline in the value of the Lempira.
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.
15/06/1997: Monetary Integration
Honduras became a member of the Central American Monetary Integration System, aiming to promote economic stability and regional cooperation.
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.
15/03/1967: Introduction of the New Lempira
A new design and denomination of the Lempira banknotes were introduced in order to combat counterfeiting.
31/12/1959: First major revaluation
North Korean won undergoes its first major revaluation, with the exchange rate being set at 1 for 100.
03/09/1950: Devaluation of the Lempira
The Lempira experienced a significant devaluation, causing economic instability and inflation in Honduras.
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.
11/10/1940: Monetary Reforms
Honduran government implemented monetary reforms to stabilize the Lempira and improve its value.
07/03/1931: Creation of the Lempira
The Honduran currency, the Lempira, was introduced to replace the Honduran peso as the official currency.