01/01/2019: Redenomination of the Surinamese dollar
The Surinamese dollar underwent a redenomination with 1 new dollar (SRD) being equal to 1,000 old dollars (SRG).
01/07/2013: Exchange rate unification
North Korea unifies the official exchange rate and market rate, resulting in a significant depreciation of the won.
01/01/2011: Introduction of new banknotes
New banknotes with updated designs and security features were introduced to replace the older series of Surinamese dollar banknotes.
30/11/2009: Currency revaluation
North Korean government announces a currency revaluation, replacing the old won notes at a ratio of 1 for 100.
01/01/2004: Replacement of banknotes
New banknotes were introduced with enhanced security features to replace the older series of Surinamese dollar banknotes.
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.
25/02/1992: Introducing foreign exchange certificates
North Korea introduces foreign exchange certificates to counter hyperinflation and stabilize its economy.
23/12/1991: Devaluation of the Surinamese dollar
The Surinamese dollar was devalued by 100%, resulting in an exchange rate of 1 dollar to 200 guilders.
01/10/1985: Introduction of the Surinamese dollar
The Surinamese dollar was introduced as the new currency of Suriname at a rate of 1 dollar to 1,000 guilders.
06/12/1979: Second major revaluation
North Korean won undergoes its second major revaluation, with the exchange rate being set at 1 for 10.
01/01/1962: Introduction of the Surinamese guilder
The Surinamese guilder was introduced as the official currency of Suriname, replacing the Dutch guilder.
31/12/1959: First major revaluation
North Korean won undergoes its first major revaluation, with the exchange rate being set at 1 for 100.
31/12/1954: Independence of Suriname
Suriname gained independence from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, leading to the introduction of the Surinamese guilder as its official currency.
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.