04/06/2018: Introduction of New Banknotes
Moldova introduced a new series of banknotes with enhanced security features to combat counterfeiting.
01/07/2015: Currency Pegged to Euro
Moldova pegged its currency, the Leu, to the Euro at a fixed exchange rate to stabilize the economy and attract foreign investment.
01/07/2013: Exchange rate unification
North Korea unifies the official exchange rate and market rate, resulting in a significant depreciation of the won.
10/05/2010: Euro as Legal Tender
Moldova adopted the Euro as its official currency, though it is not a member of the Eurozone.
30/11/2009: Currency revaluation
North Korean government announces a currency revaluation, replacing the old won notes at a ratio of 1 for 100.
29/04/2009: Revaluation
Moldova carried out a currency revaluation, changing the exchange rate from 10,000 old Lei to 1 new Leu.
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.
29/10/1999: Introduction of Polymer Banknotes
Polymer banknotes were introduced in Moldova, increasing security and durability of the currency.
29/05/1994: Redenomination
Moldova underwent a redenomination process, where 1000 old Lei were exchanged for 1 new Leu to combat hyperinflation.
26/11/1992: Declaration of Independence
The Moldovan Leu was introduced as the official currency of Moldova after the country declared independence from the Soviet Union.
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.
31/12/1959: First major revaluation
North Korean won undergoes its first major revaluation, with the exchange rate being set at 1 for 100.
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.