Historic North Korean won Mongolian Tugrik

01/01/2017: Floating Exchange Rate Regime

Mongolia adopts a fully floating exchange rate regime for the Tugrik, allowing the currency's value to be determined by market forces without intervention from the central bank.

01/07/2013: Exchange rate unification

North Korea unifies the official exchange rate and market rate, resulting in a significant depreciation of the won.

30/11/2009: Currency revaluation

North Korean government announces a currency revaluation, replacing the old won notes at a ratio of 1 for 100.

26/06/2009: Currency Redenomination

Mongolia redenominates its currency, replacing the old Tugrik banknotes with new ones at a ratio of 1 to 1000, in an effort to simplify transactions and reduce inflation.

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.

06/03/1993: Mongolia Joins IMF

Mongolia becomes a member of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), influencing monetary policies and further shaping the development of the Tugrik currency.

01/07/1992: Tugrik Exchange Rate Liberalization

Mongolia liberalizes the exchange rate of the Tugrik, allowing it to fluctuate based on market forces and paving the way for a more flexible currency system.

25/02/1992: Introducing foreign exchange certificates

North Korea introduces foreign exchange certificates to counter hyperinflation and stabilize its economy.

21/12/1991: Transition to Market Economy

Mongolia undergoes a transition from a centrally planned economy to a market economy, leading to major changes in the Tugrik currency system.

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.

04/07/1946: Mongolian People's Bank Established

The Mongolian People's Bank is established as the central bank of Mongolia, responsible for issuing and managing the Tugrik currency.

01/12/1925: Introduction of the Tugrik Currency

Mongolia officially introduces the Tugrik as its national currency, replacing the previous currency system.