Historic South Korean Won Dominican Peso

01/10/2018: Redesign and Modernization of Banknotes

The Central Bank of the Dominican Republic unveils a redesigned series of banknotes with enhanced security features and modernized aesthetics.

01/12/2011: New Security Features

To combat counterfeiting, the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic introduces new security features on the Peso Dominicano banknotes.

27/10/2008: Global Financial Crisis

The Korean Won faced significant volatility during the global financial crisis, as global markets tumbled and investor confidence wavered.

01/03/2004: Transition to the Peso Dominicano

The Dominican Republic transitions from the Peso Oro to the Peso Dominicano, a new currency with a different exchange rate, to improve monetary stability.

01/01/1998: Establishment of IMF Program

South Korea agreed to an International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailout package, which stabilized the value of the Korean Won and initiated economic reforms.

03/12/1997: Asian Financial Crisis

The Korean Won experienced a sharp depreciation during the Asian Financial Crisis, causing severe economic hardships and requiring international assistance.

27/02/1980: Declaration of Martial Law

Amidst political turmoil, President Chun Doo-hwan declared martial law, causing economic instability and impacting the value of the Korean Won.

22/06/1962: Introduction of the Hwan

To combat inflation, the South Korean government introduced the Hwan as the new currency, replacing the old Korean Won.

27/07/1953: Armistice Agreement

Following the Korean War, the Armistice Agreement was signed, stabilizing the region and aiding in the recovery of the Korean Won.

11/10/1947: Introduction of the Peso Oro

The Peso Oro is introduced as a new currency in the Dominican Republic, replacing the previous Peso. It is pegged to the US dollar at a fixed exchange rate.

15/08/1945: Liberation from Japanese Rule

Upon the end of Japanese colonial rule, the Korean Won was introduced as the official currency of South Korea.

09/01/1905: The Monetary Law of 1905

The Dominican government enacts the Monetary Law of 1905, which establishes the gold standard for the Peso, linking its value to the US dollar.

17/03/1877: Introduction of Paper Money

The first paper money denominated in the Dominican Peso is introduced, replacing the previously used gold and silver coins.

27/02/1844: Dominican Independence

After gaining independence from Haiti, the Dominican Republic introduces its own currency, the Peso, as a symbol of its sovereignty.