Historic North Korean won Namibian dollar

26/01/2016: New N$100 and N$200 Banknotes Introduced

Namibia introduced new banknotes of N$100 and N$200 denominations to address the need for higher-value currency in the growing economy.

01/07/2013: Exchange rate unification

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

30/08/2012: Introduction of N$10 Commemorative Banknote

Namibia introduced a commemorative banknote of N$10 to celebrate the centenary of the country's struggle for independence.

30/11/2009: Currency revaluation

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

27/10/2008: Financial Crisis Impact

Due to the global financial crisis, the Namibian dollar experienced a depreciation against major currencies, affecting the country's economy.

01/01/2002: Replacement of Old Banknotes

Old banknotes of the Namibian dollar were demonetized, and new banknotes became the only valid currency.

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.

01/06/1999: Introduction of New Banknotes and Coins

New series of banknotes and coins were introduced in Namibia, featuring indigenous wildlife and cultural symbols.

30/08/1993: Dollarization of Namibia

Namibia adopted the Namibian dollar as its sole legal tender, replacing the South African rand as the official currency.

25/02/1992: Introducing foreign exchange certificates

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

21/03/1990: Independence of Namibia

Namibia gained independence from South Africa, leading to the introduction of the Namibian dollar as the official currency of the newly established country.

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.