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.
20/06/2012: Mexican Peso Becomes the Most Traded Emerging Market Currency
The Mexican peso surpassed the Brazilian real to become the most traded currency among emerging markets, reflecting Mexico's growing economic importance.
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.
01/01/2003: Introduction of the New Peso Symbol
The Mexican peso adopted a new symbol, replacing the old symbol (₱) with a capital 'P' with double horizontal lines (MXN) to symbolize the currency.
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.
20/12/1994: Tequila Crisis
Mexico experienced a severe economic crisis and an abrupt devaluation of the peso as a result of the devaluation of the Thai baht, causing investors to flee emerging markets.
01/01/1993: Implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
NAFTA came into effect, promoting trade and investment between Mexico, the United States, and Canada, leading to increased stability and growth in the Mexican economy.
06/07/1988: Introduction of the New Peso
Due to hyperinflation and currency devaluation, Mexico introduced a new currency, called the New Peso, where 1000 old pesos were replaced by 1 new peso.
12/08/1982: Mexican Debt Crisis
Mexico defaulted on its external debt, leading to a sharp devaluation of the peso and a severe economic crisis, requiring an emergency loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
13/08/1970: Devaluation of the Peso
In response to global inflation, the Mexican government devalued the peso by 20% against the US dollar, leading to economic instability and a decline in purchasing power.