Historic Pakistani rupee North Korean won

16/07/2019: IMF Bailout Package

Pakistan reached an agreement with the IMF for a three-year, $6 billion bailout package to address its balance of payments crisis, affecting the value of the Pakistani rupee.

11/12/2013: IMF Loan Program

Pakistan signed a loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to stabilize its economy, resulting in devaluation of the Pakistani rupee.

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.

01/12/2008: Global Financial Crisis

The global financial crisis led to a depreciation of the Pakistani rupee against major international currencies due to economic instability.

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.

28/05/1999: Introduction of State Bank of Pakistan

The State Bank of Pakistan was given full autonomous control over the monetary policy, which had a significant impact on the value of the Pakistani rupee.

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.

16/12/1971: Separation of East Pakistan

Following the separation of East Pakistan and the formation of Bangladesh, the Pakistani rupee underwent a major devaluation.

31/12/1959: First major revaluation

North Korean won undergoes its first major revaluation, with the exchange rate being set at 1 for 100.

01/07/1955: Replacement of Indian Rupee

The Pakistani rupee replaced the Indian rupee as the official currency of Pakistan after the two countries separated.

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.

17/08/1947: Independence of Pakistan

The Pakistani rupee was introduced as the official currency of Pakistan after the country gained independence from British rule.