Historic Macanese pataca Convertible Mark

20/12/2019: Macao–Hong Kong Financial Cooperation Agreement signed

The Macau and Hong Kong authorities signed a financial cooperation agreement to strengthen monetary and financial stability, impacting the value and role of the Macanese pataca.

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.

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.

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.

08/05/1995: Currency board system implemented

Macau adopted a currency board system, establishing a fixed exchange rate between the Macanese pataca and the Hong Kong dollar.

20/10/1977: Internationalization of the pataca

Macau allowed the international use and exchange of the Macanese pataca, strengthening its role as a stable and convertible currency.

08/06/1967: Link with Portuguese escudo reestablished

The Macanese pataca was once again pegged to the Portuguese escudo, ending the gold standard era.

18/06/1948: Gold standard introduced

The Macanese pataca switched to the gold standard, with its value pegged to gold coins. The gold standard lasted until 1967.

17/03/1906: Silver standard established

Macau adopted the silver standard for the pataca, linking its value to silver coins in circulation. This standard remained in place until 1948.

27/10/1901: Introduction of Macanese pataca

The Macanese pataca was first introduced as the official currency of Macau, replacing the Portuguese real. It was initially pegged to the Portuguese escudo.